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Be Humble and Kind to the Poor A pleasant day to everyone!           Today’s gospel parable is concerned not with table manners but with our inner disposition before the “table of the Lord,” his offer of salvation.  In the Lord’s feast, there is no place for self-righteousness nor for the only too human desire for honor and recognition. Rather, there are places for humility, joy, and thanksgiving for the good things we have been invited to share. Prayers of the Faithful (22 nd Sunday Ordinary Time) (Priest):            Let us pray for the needs of the Church and of the men and women of today, that we may become more and more a thankful and sharing people, let our response be: “Lord, hear your people.” (Reader): ·        May the Church and her leaders strive for humble service and simplicity rather than for power and influenc...

Introduction (21 st Sunday Ordinary Time) A pleasant day to everyone!           Our Gospel today is a wake-up call. Knowing the Lord and the Gospel is not enough. It is necessary to live the life that Jesus lived and put His word into practice.  Entrance into God’s kingdom is not easy. We have to pass through the narrow door.           May we have the humility to see that God’s kingdom is a gift which we have to accept with joy and courage, so that it may bear fruit in our lives. Prayers of the Faithful (21st h Sunday Ordinary Time) (Priest):            Let us pray that we may have hearts open to welcome all peoples as brothers and sisters, fellow travelers, and partakers in the Lord’s banquet. With confidence, we pray: “Lord, listen to your people.” (Reader): ·      ...

San Antonio de Padua GKK Deca Homes Resort & Residences Mintal, Davao City Introduction (19 th Sunday Ordinary Time) A pleasant day to everyone!         Today’s liturgy focuses on our vigilant faith. We must be like faithful servants who stay awake waiting for their master. We need to open our hearts and minds so that we shall be aware of the Lord’s coming into our lives, be it in moments of prayer and recollection, in active service to our brothers and sisters, or in dramatic events. Our waiting must be an active waiting.         To begin our celebration, let us all stand for the entrance hymn. Prayers of the Faithful (19 th Sunday Ordinary Time) (Priest):            The Lord Jesus has set us as faithful stewards over his people. May we remain ever vigilant and faithful. Aware of our limitations, we pray. “Lo...

Introduction (18 th Sunday Ordinary Time) A pleasant day to everyone!         Greed is like a monster which feeds both on the greedy person and the victims of his greed. Once desire for material possessions takes control of our hearts, we lose interest in important values like honesty and family ties. God is replaced by mammon, the idol of wealth. Today, Jesus warns that the greedy has no place in the kingdom. Such a person is fool who thinks that by amassing riches, he can grow rich in the sight of God.         To begin our celebration, let us all stand for the entrance hymn. Prayers of the Faithful (18 th Sunday Ordinary Time) (Priest):            God alone suffices. Let us pray that we may put our trust in him rather than in what the world promises. Let us say to Him: “Lord, let us put our trust in you.” (Reader): ...