(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
1. I, the Lord, will do good things for you who truly repent & believe in Me.
2. Prepare for My coming and be an instrument of My love and peace.
3. I am the true Light; I will guide you to the right path.
DIRECTIONS
1. Reconcile with God and others; confess your sins and reform your ways.
2. Share your blessings and be charitable to the needy and the marginalized.
3. Reflect on the joyful season and let Jesus shine in all celebrations.
4. 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)