(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
January 6 Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1, 2, 7, 8, 10-13/Eph 3:2, 3, 5, 6/Mt 2:1-12
January 13 Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10/Acts 10:34-38/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
January 20 (Phil) Is 9:1-6/Ps 98:1-6/Eph 1:3-6, 15-18/Lk 2:41-52
January 20 (Int’l) Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11
January 27 Neh 8:2-4, 5, 6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/1Cor 12:12-30/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

COMMUNITY WORD
Christ is the revelation of God’s glory to the world.

ORDER
“Give to the Lord the glory due his name.”(Ps 29:2a)

PROPHECY:
1. I am Light of the world; come to Me and bring those who are living in darkness.

DIRECTION:
1. Perform spiritual works of mercy for the glory and honor of Christ, our Lord
2. Bring back someone who has been out of BLD Community for some time already.
3. Remain to be good, faithful and fruitful stewards of God’s grace and blessing.

THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1(Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord)
Theme:God’s glory is revealed when we offer to Jesus our time, talent and treasure.
Promise:“…He shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him.”(Ps 72:12)

Week#2(Feast of the Baptism of the Lord)
Theme: God’s glory is revealed when we allow the Holy Spirit to renew our lives.
Promise:“…upon whom I have put my spirit, he shall bring forth justice to the nation.”(Is 42:1b)

Week#3(Feast of Santo Niño – Philippines)
Theme:God’s glory is revealed when we are obedient to pastoral authority.
Promise: “…the God of our Lord Jesus Christ…may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him.” (Eph 1:17)

Week#3(2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – International)
Theme: God’s glory is revealed when we are obedient to pastoral authority.
Promise: “You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord.” (Is 62:3)

Week#4 (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: God’s glory is revealed when we live our faith as one body of Christ.
Promise: “…the decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.” (Ps 19:8b)