(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS (Cycle A – Year I)
April 2, 2023 – Is 50:4-7/ Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24/ Phil 2:6-11/ Mt 26:14-27:66
April 9, 2023 – Act 10:34A, 37-43/ Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/ Col 3:1-4/ Jn 20:1-9
April 16, 2023 – Act 2:42-47/ Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ 1 Pt 1:3-9/ Jn 20:19-31
April 23, 2023 – Acts 2:14, 22-33/ Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/ 1 Pt 1:17-2/ Lk 24:13-35
April 30, 2023 – Acts 2:14, 36-41/ Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6/ 1 Pt 2:20B-25/ Jn 10:1-10
COMMUNITY WORD
Jesus Christ, the Living Hope, 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)
PROPHECIES.
1. Rejoice! I have overcome death and tribulation; nourish in your life the victory I gained for you.
2. Live in My joy and peace and you will live in love for others.
DIRECTIONS
1. Testify and witness to others God’s salvific grace and mercy.
2. Immerse in the word of God and in prayer; receive the sacraments regularly; practice fasting and give to charity regularly.
3. Follow the commands that God has put in your heart.
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1 (Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion)
Theme: We have hope for eternal life when we unite our suffering with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Promise: “The Lord is my help, therefore I am not disgraced…I shall not be put to shame.” (Is 50:17)
Week#2 (Easter Sunday)
Theme: We have hope for eternal life when we rejoice and testify to Christ’s resurrection.
Promise: “When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.” (Col 3:4)
Week#3 (2nd Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday)
Theme: We have hope for eternal life when we believe and seek Christ’s divine mercy
Promise: “Blessed are those who have not seen me, and have believed.” (Jn 20:29)
Week#4 (3rd Sunday of Easter)
Theme: We have hope for eternal life when we recognize Christ’s presence in the Holy Scriptures and 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#5 (4th Sunday of Easter)
Theme: We have hope for eternal life when we follow the guidance of Jesus, our Good Shepherd.
Promise: “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved…” (Jn 10:9a)