(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
October 4 – Is 5:1-7/ Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/ Phil 4:6-9/ Mt 21:33-43
October 11 – Is 25:6-10a/ Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/ Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/ Mt 22:1-14
October 18 – Is 45: 1, 4-6/ Ps 96:1,3,4-5,7-8,9-10/ 1 Thes 1:1-5b/ Mt 22:15-21
October 25 – Ex 22:20-26/ Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/ 1 Thes 1: 5c-10/ Mt 22:34-40

COMMUNITY WORD
Disciples of Christ are called to be fruitful in His Kingdom.

ORDER
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Mt 22:37)

PROPHECY
1. I have set you apart, planted and pruned in My vineyard; it is time for you to bear fruit.
2. Remain in Me that you will bear much fruit and your joy will be complete.

DIRECTION
1. Share your God-given gifts to help ease the suffering of those affected by the pandemic.
2. Love your neighbor by mutual understanding, respect, friendship and goodwill.

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1 (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We respond to God’s call to be fruitful when we make use of God’s gifts.
Promise: “The peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Phil 4:7)

Week#2 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We respond to God’s call to be fruitful when we honor His invitation and prepare ourselves to commune with Him.
Promise: “God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:19)

Week#3 (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We respond to God’s call to be fruitful when we live holy lives and give back to Him the glory due His name.
Promise: “The Lord is king, he governs the peoples with equity.” (Ps 90:10b)

Week#4 (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We respond to God’s call to be fruitful when we love Him, and our neighbor as ourselves.
Promise: “If he cries out to me, I will hear him; for I am compassionate.” (Ex 22:26b)