A. Introduction to The Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of the 30th
Sunday in the Ordinary Time, Year C.
In
the world people often look for fame and fortune. Sometimes, to achieve that goal, they would do even unlawful and immoral
things.
The
message of this Sunday’s Gospel warns Christians not to act the dishonest way the
Pharisee did for self-justification. Declaring who really is worthy of divine mercy and forgiveness belongs
not to humans but to the Lord God alone.
In this Holy Mass we all aware of our sinfulness approach the Almighty and All-Merciful Father with humble prayers and repentant hearts just to say, “Lord, have mercy on us!” This sincere and authentic supplication may deserve for us a priceless blessing, as stated in the conclusion of the story, “the tax collector went home justified.”
Please all stand for the entrance hymn.
In this Holy Mass we all aware of our sinfulness approach the Almighty and All-Merciful Father with humble prayers and repentant hearts just to say, “Lord, have mercy on us!” This sincere and authentic supplication may deserve for us a priceless blessing, as stated in the conclusion of the story, “the tax collector went home justified.”
Please all stand for the entrance hymn.
B. Introduction to The Readings
a)
First Reading (Sir
35:12-14,16-18)
It
is so comforting to put our trust and hope in God Who is the loving and caring
Father of all. But God shows particular
concern for the powerless and the voiceless in society. In God alone do the poor and the oppressed
find justice, love and protection.
b)
Second Reading
Saint
Paul urges Bishop Timothy his disciple to be confident in the Lord God’s great
love and justice as the former has learned, through his own life filled with
challenges and suffering, the truth that God always blesses the faithful with much
noble rewards.
