COMMUNITY WORD FOR AUGUST 2022

(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
Aug 7, 2022 – Wis 18:6-9/ Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22/ Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/ Lk 12:32-48
Aug 14, 2022 – Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/ Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18/ Heb 12:1-4/ Lk 12:49-53
Aug 21, 2022 – Is 66:18-21/ Ps 117:1, 2/ Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/ Lk 13:22-30
Aug 28, 2022 – Sir 3:17-18, 21, 29-30/ Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11/ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24A/ Lk 14:1, 7-14

COMMUNITY WORD Life in Christ assures us of our heavenly inheritance.

ORDER “…be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” (Lk 12:40)

PROPHECIES
1. Remain faithful and humble, and My heavenly Kingdom will be yours.
2. Make Me your treasure and you will joyfully have lasting peace and security.

DIRECTIONS
1. Take time to read the scriptures daily and spend time in the Blessed Sacrament.
2. Persevere in doing corporal works of mercy for the poor & the marginalized.

THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Life in Christ assures us of our heavenly inheritance when we remain faithful, prudent and vigilant stewards.
Promise: “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” (Lk 12:37a)
Week#2 (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Life in Christ assures us of our heavenly inheritance when we fix our eyes on Jesus with perseverance.
Promise: “…you may not grow weary and lose heart.” (Heb 12:3b)
Week#3 (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Life in Christ assures us of our heavenly inheritance when we embrace His discipline and strive to be righteous.
Promise: “I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations… they shall come and see my glory.” (Is 66:18)
Week#4 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Life in Christ assures us of our heavenly inheritance when we stay meek and humble of heart in all our ways.
Promise: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Lk 14:11)