(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
July 5 – Zec 9:9-10/ Ps 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13-14/ Rom 8:9,11-13/Mt 11:25-30
July 12 – Is 55:10-11/ Ps 65:10-11,12-13,14/ Rom 8:18-23/ Mt 13:1-23
July 19 – Wis 12:1316-19/ Ps 86:5-6,9-10,15-16/ Rom 8:26-27/ Mt 13:24-43
July 26 – 1Kgs 3:5,7-12/ Ps 119:57,72,76-77,127-158,12-130/ Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 13:44-52

COMMUNITY WORD
Jesus invites us to find rest in Him.

ORDER
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28)

PROPHECY
1. Seek Me constantly and let My tender love strengthen you to endure this trial.
2. I assure you of My mercy and I am with you till the end of time. Do not be afraid.

DIRECTION
1. Sow good seeds by doing the work of God, by caring for and helping others especially in the time of great need.
2. Seek the Lord constantly and be empowered by His tender love.

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We find rest in Jesus when we are meek and humble of heart.
Promise: “The Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.” (Ps 145: 14)

Week#2 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We find rest in Jesus when allow our heart to be a rich soil for God’s word.
Promise: “…my word…shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.” (Is 55:11)

Week#3 (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We find rest in Jesus when we grow and bear fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Promise: “The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” (Mt 13:43)

Week#4 (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We find rest in Jesus when we treasure Him like a pearl of great price.
Promise: “…all things work for the good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Rom 8:28).