(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS (Cycle A, Year II)
April 5 2026 – Acts 10:34A, 37-43/ Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/ Col 3:1-4/ Jn 20:1-9
April 12 2026 – Acts 2:42-47/ Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ 1 Pt 1:3-9/ Jn 20:19-31
April 19 2026 – Acts 2:14, 22-33/ Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/ 1 Pt 1:17-21/ LK 24:13-35
April 26 2026 – Acts 2:14, 36-41/ Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6/ 1 Pt 2:20B-25/ Jn 10:1-10
COMMUNITY WORD
We rejoice in the Risen Christ, our Living Hope, who leads us to eternal life.
ORDER
“…seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God…not of what is on earth.” (Col 3:1-2a)
PROPHECY
- Find joy in Me, I am your hope, let My peace abound in you.
- Trust in My overflowing mercy and grace.
DIRECTIONS
- Remain faithful, humble, and obedient; let God’s word be your daily guide.
- Intensify your prayers for the needs of your family, community and our country.
- Shepherd your lambs with love and be a good witness in word and deed.
- Persevere in inviting and welcoming members to the BLD Community.
THEME AND PROMISE
Week#1 (The Resurrection of the Lord)
Theme: We rejoice in the Risen Christ who raises us to a new life in Him.
Promise: “when Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.” (Col 3:4)
Week#2 (Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter)
Theme: We rejoice in the Risen Christ who shapes us into a community of faith and mercy.
Promise: “Let those who fear the Lord say, His mercy endures forever.” (Ps 118:4)
Week#3 (Third Sunday of Easter)
Theme: We rejoice in the Risen Christ who opens our heart to Scripture and His presence in the Eucharist.
Promise: “You will show me the path to life, abounding with joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.” (Ps 16:11)
Week#4 (Fourth Sunday of Easter)
Theme: We rejoice in the Risen Christ, our Shepherd, who leads us to fullness of life.
Promise: “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” (Jn 10:10)