Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - (A)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 70
Reading 1
Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth,
who have observed his law;
seek justice, seek humility;
perhaps you may be sheltered
on the day of the LORD's anger.
But I will leave as a remnant in your midst
a people humble and lowly,
who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD:
the remnant of Israel.
They shall do no wrong
and speak no lies;
nor shall there be found in their mouths
a deceitful tongue;
they shall pasture and couch their flocks
with none to disturb them.
 
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
R. (Mt 5:3) Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD keeps faith forever,
secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD gives sight to the blind;
the LORD raises up those who were bowed down.
The LORD loves the just;
the LORD protects strangers.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The fatherless and the widow the LORD sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
 
Reading 2
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.
Not many of you were wise by human standards,
not many were powerful,
not many were of noble birth.
Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
"Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord."
 
Alleluia
Matthew 5:12a
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad;
your reward will be great in heaven.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12a
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. 
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."
 FEBRUARY 1,2026 SUGGESTED SONG LINE-UP
**ENTRANCE:**
1.) Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino)
2.) Dambana ng Panginoon (Santos, Francisco)
3.) Pag-Aalaala (Borres, Francisco)
4.) Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
5.) Panginoon Ay Purihin (Borres)
6.) Purihin ang Panginoon (Ramirez)
7.) Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco)
8.) Come, Let Us Sing (Delgado)
9.) Come with Praise (Schutte)
10.) Gather the People (Schutte)
11.) Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
12.) Great is Our God (Miranda)
13.) Sing a New Song (Schutte)
**PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:**
***1.) Kapuri-puri Ka (Que). Kindly consult with the Priest regarding this, since the Offertory prayers are Presidential.***
2.) Mula Sa 'Yo (Francisco)
3.) Pag-Aalay (Francisco)
4.) Unang Alay (Magnaye)
5.) All That We Have (Ault)
*6****.) Blessed be God (Lawton). Kindly consult the Priest regarding this, since the Offertory prayers are Presidential.***
7.) Christify (Francisco)
8.) Lord, We Gather Today (Delgado)
9.) Take Our Bread (Wise)
10.) We Are An Offering (Christian)
**COMMUNION:**
1.) Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
2.) Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
3.) Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
4.) Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
**5.) Mga Punong Kabanalan (Prieto). Best choice.**
6.) Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos, Aquino)
7.) Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
8.) Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Hontiveros)
9.) Sa 'Yo Lamang (Baltazar, Borres, Francisco)
10.) Tanging Yaman (Gan, Francisco)
11.) Umasa Ka Sa Diyos (Samonte)
**12.) Blessed Are You (Figueroa, Guiterrez). Another best choice.**
**13.) Blest Are They (Haas). Another best choice.**
*14.) Be Not Afraid (Dufford). Prioritize Stanza 3; Swak sa G.*
15.) How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
16.) I Long For You (Atillano)
17.) My Soul Finds Rest (Aquino)
18.) Love is the Answer (Hannisian)
19.) Psalm 73 (Tirol)
20.) Your Heart Today (Francisco)
**RECESSIONAL:**
1.) Humayo't Ihayag (Francisco, Go, Catalan)
2.) Magpasasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
**3.) Mapapalad (Ramirez). Best choice.**
4.) Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Francisco)
5.) Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
6.) Give Thanks (Moen)
7.) I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
8.) Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
Suggested Song Line-up CEBUANO at ILONGGO
Kalantahon sa Pasiuna
1. Awitan ta ang Ginoo (Fernandez)
2. Diosnong Magtutudlo (Fernandez) **BEST CHOICE**
3. Diha sa Imong Gugma (Arnold Zamora)**BEST CHOICE*"
4. Awit mga Binuhat (Fernandez)
5. Kon Magkatigum Ta (Fernandez)
Kalantahon sa Halad
1. Ihalad Namo Kanimo (Fernandez)
2. Bugay sang Pagtuo (Kinasadya)
3. Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
4. Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
5. Karon O Dios,Ihalad Ko (Fernandez)**FROM FIRST READING** BEST CHOICE
6. Ginoo,Ania,Kuhaa'g Dawata (Fernandez) **Best Choice**
7. Paghalad sa Kaugalingon (Kinasadya)
Kalantahon sa Kalawat
1. Pag-inambitay (Fernandez) **BEST CHOICE**
2. Daygon Ikaw/Walay Sukod Ang Gugma Mo (Unknown)
3. Nangandoy Kami,O Ginoo (Fernandez)
4. Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon (Fernandez)
5. Kalig-on sa Pagtuo (Boy Alingasa)
6. Amahan Namong Langitnon (Vivencio Neniel)
7. Alalangay tang Tanan (Katilingban)
8. Ginoo sa Tanang Higayon (Unknown)
9. Talikala sa Gugma (Kinasadya)
Kalantahon sa Katapusan
1. Tulubagon (Fernandez)
2. Salamat sa Ginoo (Fernandez)
3. Awit sa mga Pagdayeg (Fernandez)
4. Isa Ka Katilingban (Kinasadya)
5. Ginoong Dios Salamat sa Tanan (Fr.LJ Naval)**BEST CHOICE**
6. Bugay sang Pagtoo (Kinasadya)
7. Salamat O Dios (Kinasadya )
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