(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS
November 27, 2022 – Is 2:1-5/ Ps 22: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/ Rom 13:11-14/ Mt 24:37-44
December 4, 2022 – Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/ Rom 15:4-9/ Mt 3:1-12
December 11, 2022 – Is 35:1-6A, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10/ Ja 5:7-10/ Mt 11:2-11
December 18, 2022 – Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/ Rom 1:1-7/ Mt 1:18-24
December 25, 2022 – Is 52:7-10/ Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6/ Heb 1:1-6/ Jn 1:1-18
COMMUNITY WORD
The Nativity of Jesus, our Emmanuel, brings salvation to His people.
ORDER
“Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand … prepare the way of the lord, make straight his paths.” (Mt 3:2-3)
PROPHECIES

• I, the Lord, will do good things for you who truly repent & believe in Me.
• Prepare for My coming and be an instrument of My love and peace.
• I am the true Light; I will guide you to the right path.
  DIRECTIONS
• Reconcile with God and others; confess your sins and reform your ways.
• Share your blessings and be charitable to the needy and the marginalized.
• Reflect on the joyful season and let Jesus shine in all celebrations.
• Pray for world peace and conversion of sinners.
  THEMES AND PROMISES
  Week#1 (1st Sunday of Advent)
  Theme: Our salvation is at hand when we live in holiness as we prepare for Christ’s coming.
  Promise: “For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” (Rom 13:11b)
  Week#2 (2nd Sunday of Advent)
  Theme: Our salvation is at hand when we truly repent for our sins and bear good fruit.
  Promise: “Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace.” (Ps 72:7)
  Week#3 (3rd Sunday of Advent)
  Theme: Our salvation is at hand when we joyfully accept Jesus as our Saviour.
  Promise: “Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you.” (Isa 35:4b)
  Week#4 (4th Sunday of Advent)
  Theme: Our salvation is at hand when we are obedient to God’s will and plan.
  Promise: “He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, a reward from God his saviour.” (Ps 24:5)
  Week#5 (Christmas Day)
  Theme: Our salvation is at hand when we experience God’s fullness of grace.
  Promise: “All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God.” (Is 52:10b)