(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS (Cycle B, Year II)
August 4, 2024 – Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/ Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54/ Eph 4:17, 20-24/ Jn 6:24-35
August 11, 2024 – 1 Kgs 19:4-8/ Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/ Eph 4:30-5:2/ Jn 6:41-51
August 18, 2024 – Prv 9:1-6/ Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/ Eph 5:15-20/ Jn 6:51-58
August 25, 2024 – Jos 24:1-2A, 15-17, 18B/ Ps 34:2-3, 16-21/ Eph 5:21-32/ Jn 6:60-69
COMMUNITY WORD
Jesus, the Living Bread, nourishes and sustains our journey to eternal life.
ORDER
“Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” (Jn 6:27a)
PROPHECIES:
1. Grow in holiness by being partakers of My body and blood.
2. My word will always satisfy all your needs.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Avail of the Sacrament of reconciliation regularly and receive Jesus in Holy Communion frequently.
2. Read the word of God daily and live it.
3. Be a true witness of the goodness of Christ and His glorious deeds.
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week 1 (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are nourished and sustained for eternal life when we truly believe in the words of Jesus.
Promise: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” (Jn 6:35)
Week 2 (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are nourished and sustained for eternal life when we partake of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
Promise: “…whoever eats this bread will live forever;” (Jn 6:51b)
Week 3 (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are nourished and sustained for eternal life when we fully understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Promise: “…the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.” (Jn 6:57b)
Week 4 (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are nourished for eternal life when we firmly accept Jesus as the Holy One of God.Promise: “It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” (Jn 6:63b)