WORD:    True disciples bear the character of Jesus.

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

PROPHECIES:

•    Stand firm and be ready to give up anything that hinders your commitment as My disciples.

DIRECTIONS:

•    Use your time, talents and treasures generously as God’s fruitful stewards.

READINGS
September 4        Wis 9:13-18/Ps 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14-17/Phlm 9-10,12-17/Lk 14:25-33
September 11    Ex 32:7-11,13-14/Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32
September 18    Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2,4-6,7-8/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13
September 25    Am 6:1,4-7/Ps 146:7,8-9,9-10/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:    We bear the character of Jesus when we let God’s counsel guide our action.
Promise:  “The Lord our God…prosper(s) the work of our hands.” (Ps90:17b)

Week#2 (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:     We bear the character of Jesus when we are reconciled with God and our fellowmen.
Promise:  “There will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Lk 15:10)

Week#3 (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:    We bear the character of Jesus when we are trustworthy stewards of the gifts and talents He has given us.
Promise:    “He raises up the lowly from the dust…to seat them with princes…”  (Ps 113:7)

Week#4 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:     We bear the character of Jesus when we reach out to the poor and care for them.
Promise:     “Blessed is he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.” (Ps 146:7)

Community Word Sept 2016 final