COMMUNITY WORD FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
Sept 4, 2022 – Wis 9:13-18B/ Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17/ Phil 9-10, 12-17/ Lk 14:25-33
Sept 11, 2022 – Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/ Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/ 1 Tim 1:12-17/ Lk 15:1-32
Sept 18, 2022 – Am 8:4-7/ Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8/ 1 Tim 2:1-8/ Lk 16:19-31
Sept 25, 2022 – Am 6:1A, 4-7/ Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-100/ 1 Tim 6:11-16/ Lk 16:19-31

COMMUNITY WORD
True disciples of Christ know and follow His teachings.

ORDER  
“Carry (your) cross…come after me…be my disciple.” (cf. Lk 14:27)

PROPHECIES
1. As you grow in love with My Word, My grace will be upon you.
2. I ask you, stay focused on your commitment as My disciple.

DIRECTIONS
1. Honor our Blessed Mother by emulating her obedience to God’s will.
2. Commit to actively participate in community activities.
3. Keep doing the good work in caring and helping those in need.

THEMES AND PROMISES  
Week#1 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We know and follow Christ’s teachings when we rely on God’s wisdom and plan.
Promise: “The Lord our God…prosper the work of our hands.” (Ps 90:17b)

Week#2 (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme:  We know and follow Christ’s teachings when we repent and seek reconciliation with God and others.
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 know and follow Christ’s teachings when we are prudent and trustworthy stewards of God’s gifts and provisions.
Promise: “This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim 2:3, 4).

Week#4 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We know and follow Christ’s teachings when we are just and compassionate to the poor and the marginalized.
Promise: “Blessed is he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.” (Ps 146:7)