WORD
True disciples are living witnesses of Jesus, through faith in Him.
ORDER
“Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with strength that comes from God.” (2 Tm 1:8)
PROPHECIES:
1. “Be steadfast in your faith amidst trials and difficulties; do not be discouraged.”
2. “Show the strength and sincerity of your faith by comforting the discouraged and alleviating the suffering of those in need.”
DIRECTIONS:
1. Increase your faith in the Lord through prayers.
2. Embrace and understand our Community Vision and Mission so that you will not be sidetracked by strife and discord.
3. Know and put to heart the structures and disciplines of community life.
READINGS
October 6 Hb 1:2-3;2:2-4/Ps 95:1,2,6-9/ 2Tim 1: 6-8,13,14/
Lk 17:5-10
October 13 2Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1-4/2Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
October 20 Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8
October 27 Sir 35:12-14,16-18/Ps 34:2,3,17,18/Lk 18:9-14
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are living witnesses of Jesus when we fulfill God’s vision for the community.
Promise: “Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets, so that one can read it readily. For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late.” (Hb 3:2)
Week#2 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are living witnesses of Jesus when we glorify Him with gratitude.
Promise: “If we persevere we shall also reign with him.” (2 Tm 2:12a)
Week#3 (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are living witnesses of Jesus when we persevere in prayer.
Promise: “The Lord will guard you from all evil; he will guard your life.” (Ps 12:7)
Week#4 (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are living witnesses of Jesus when we are pure and humble of heart.
Promise: “When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them.” (Ps 24:18)
