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A. Introduction
a) To the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and
Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
Welcome to Saint
Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of the 20th Sunday in the Ordinary
Time.
Sacred Scripture
teaches us that Jesus Christ, Our Lord, the Son of God, was sent as the Light
of the world into human society in order to show people the true way leading to
life eternal. Whoever receives Him has life
in abundance. Whoever denies Him will
perish.
Consequently, the
world since the first coming of Christ seems to be divided into two. Either side should be responsible for their
own free choice and decision in response to the truth of the Savior of the
world.
In this Holy Mass we
listen to Christ speaking to us on how to know the right way that brings us
life. We pray to God for the grace of
wisdom and courage to put into practice what we learn from this Sunday’s
message.
Kindly all stand for
the entrance hymn.
b) To the Readings
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First Reading Jer
38:4-6.8-10
People say, “Truth
hurts.” We like to know the truth, we
want to hear the truth, but we fear the truth, too. People try to hide the truth—sometimes in a
violent way—if they think the truth threatens their interest.
The Prophet Jeremiah
was punished by the corrupt and wicked people for telling the truth about the
latter’s wrongdoing.
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Second Reading Heb
12:1-4
Saint Paul admonishes
Christians in their suffering for faith in God to look up to Christ, Who gave
us a good example of perseverance in carrying out the Holy Will of God the
Father.
B. Hymns for Holy Mass
a) ES #289: “Sing A New Song”
b) Response to the Universal Prayer: “Lord,
hear our prayer!”
c) ES # 153: “Our Blessing Cup”
d) ES # 230: “O God, You Search Me”
e) ES #261: “Love Goes On”
