A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the Sunday Holy Mass celebration. As we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in the
Ordinary Time today, the Word of God reminds us of the urgent task assigned to
each and one of us, believers in Christ, that of proclaiming the Good News of
salvation to our neighbor.
We
pray hard in this Holy Mass for the grace of wisdom and courage to carry out
what Christ commanded us to, confident in the powerful companionship of the
Lord and the ever-available guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Please
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading Jb 7:1-4.6-7
Man’s life
is filled with too many heavy burdens that little chance for enjoyment could be
found. This viewpoint on the meaning of
human existence, however pessimistic, reflects the reality of how miserable
humanity affected by sin has become. For
this reason, Christ’s saving grace remains the vital solution to all forms of
man’s suffering.
-
Second Reading 1 Cor 9:16-19.22-23
The
preaching of Christ’s Good News of salvation should be done by Christians not
as a means for earning living but as an expression of profound gratitude to the
Lord and Savior for His great love for each and one of them.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Now is The Time (EM #102)
b) Responsorial Psalm: EM Page 67
c) Offertory: Our Blessing Cup (EM #158)
d) Communion: Here I Am, Lord (EM #286)
e) Recessional: Open My Eyes (EM #235)
