(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS (Cycle A – Year I)
July 2, 2023 – 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16A/ Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/ Mt 10:37-42
July 9, 2023 – Zec 9:9-10/ Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/ Mt 11:25-30
July 16, 2023 – Is 55:10-11/ Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14/ Rom 8:18-23/ Mt 13:1-23
July 23, 2023 – Wis 12:13, 16-19/ Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/ Rom 8:26-27/ Mt 13:24-43
July 30, 2023 –1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/ Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130/ Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 13:44-52
COMMUNITY WORD
God’s kingdom opens us to a new and fruitful life in Christ.
ORDER
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11.28)
PROPHECIES
Adhere to My word and lead a fruitful life.
DIRECTIONS
1. Love God above all and follow His teachings.
2. Seek the help of God by praying unceasingly in times of trials.
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Our new life in Christ is fruitful when all our relationships are centered on Him.
Promise: “…whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Mt 10: 39b)
Week#2 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Our new life in Christ is fruitful when we allow Him to minister to our burdened and weary hearts.
Promise: “Come to me, all you labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28)
Week#3 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Our new life in Christ is fruitful when we let God’s word enrich our hearts.
Promise: “…the one who hears the word and understands it…bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Mt 13: 23)
Week#4 (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Our new life in Christ is fruitful when we remain steadfast in our faith to prosper His kingdom.
Promise: “The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” (Mt 13:43)
Week#5 (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: Our new life Christ is fruitful when we treasure the kingdom of God like a pearl of great price.
Promise: “All things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Rom 8:28)