WORD
True Christian disciples rise up and search diligently for Jesus, the Truth and the Light.
ORDER
“Give to the Lord, you sons of God, give to the Lord glory and praise, give to the Lord the glory due his name.”
(Ps 29:1 – 2)
PROPHECIES:
1.Be guided by the gospel to draw My people closer to Me.
DIRECTIONS:
1.Study the scriptures and abide by God’s word to grow in the knowledge and love of Christ.
2.Be hearers and bearers of the word.
READINGS
January 5 Is 60:1-6/ Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13/ Eph 3:2-3,5-6/ Mt 2:1-12
January 12 Is 42:1-4,6-7/ Ps 29:1-2,3-4,9-10/ Ac 10:34-38/ Mt 3:13-17
January 19 (Phil) Is 9:1-6/ Ps 98:1-6/ Eph 1:3-6,15-18/ Mt 18:1-5,10
January 19 (Int’l) Is 49;3,5-6/ Ps 40:2,4,7-10/ 1Cor 1:1-3/ Jn1: 29-34
January 26 Is 8:23 – 9:3/ Ps 27:1,4,13-14/ 1Cor 1:10-13,17/ Mt 4:12-23
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord)
Theme: True Christian disciples look to Jesus as the star, our guiding light.
Promise: “Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you..” (Is 60:5)
Week#2 (Feast of the Baptism of the Lord)
Theme: True Christian disciples always do what is pleasing to God.
Promise: “I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations.” (Is 42:6)
Week#3 (Philippines – Feast of the Sto. Niño)
Theme: True Christian disciples humble themselves like a child.
Promise: “In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ.” (Eph 1:5)
Week#3 (International – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: True Christian disciples boldly testify to Jesus, the Son of God.
Promise: “You are my servant, through whom I show my glory.” (Is 49:3)
Week#4 (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: True Christian disciples live renewed lives and proclaim the Gospel.
Promise: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Mt 4:19)
