WORD
True disciples bear the nature and character of Jesus.
ORDER
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
( Lk 14:27)
PROPHECIES:
1. Be humble of heart for this is the work of My true followers.
2. Bear all your trials for your reward will be great in heaven.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Reconcile with God and with others, accepting them as they are.
2. Be good stewards, doing the works for God with humble hearts.
READINGS
September 1 Sir 3:17,18,20,28,29/Ps 68:4-7,10,11/Heb 12:18,19,22-24/Lk 14:1,7-14
September 8 Wis 9:13-18/ Ps 90:3-6,12-14-17/Phlm 9-10,12-17/Lk 14:25-33
September 15 Ex 32:7-11,13-14/Ps 51:3,4,12,13,17,19/ 1Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10
September 22 Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1,2,4-8/ 1Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
September 26 Am 6:1,4-7/Ps 146:7-10/ 1Tm 6:11-13/Lk 16:19-31
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We bear the nature and character of Jesus when we are humble of heart.
Promise: “Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God.” (Sir 3:18)
Week#2 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We bear the nature and character of Jesus when we suffer for His sake.
Promise: “And may the gracious care of the Lord our God be ours; prosper the works of our hands for us.” (Ps 90:17)
Week#3 (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We bear the nature and character of Jesus when we reconcile ourselves to God and to others, unconditionally.
Promise: “… there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.” (Lk 15:7)
Week#4 (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We bear the nature and character of Jesus when we are trustworthy stewards of His resources.
Promise: “He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor to seat them with princes, with the princes of his own people.” (Ps 113:7-8)
Week#5 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We bear the nature and character of Jesus when we share our blessings with the poor.
Promise: “Blessed is he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets captives free.” (Ps 146:7)
