(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

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/Phil 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33
September 15- Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 19/1Tim 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32
September 22- Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1, 2, 4-8/1Tim 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13
September 29 – Am 6:1, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1Tim6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

COMMUNITY WORD
True disciples possess the heart and character of Christ.

ORDER
“…Come after me…be my disciple.”(Lk 14:27b)

PROPHECY:
1. Your recompense will be in My Kingdom when you surrender your life to me and take up your cross daily.

DIRECTION:
1. Be a good steward and do the work of God with a humble heart.
2. Soak yourself in prayer when you ask the Father for your needs.

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1(22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:We possess the heart and character of Christ when we conduct ourselves with humility.
Promise: “Humble yourself the more…and you will find favour with God.” (Sir 3:18)

Week#2(23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:We possess the heart and character of Christ when we bear our cross, like Mary.
Promise:“…the gracious care of the Lord (be) is ours…”(Ps 90:17)

Week#3(24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:We possess the heart and character of Christ when we are merciful, compassionate and forgiving.
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 possess the heart and character of Christ when we are trustworthy stewards of God’s resources.
Promise:“He raises up the lowly from the dust…to seat them with princes…” (Ps 113:7)

Week#5(26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:We possess the heart and character of Christ when we reach out and 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)