Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community

WORD, THEMES & PROMISES

FOR OCTOBER 2007

READINGS

· Oct 07 Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2Tim 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

· Oct 14 2Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:14; 2Tim 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19

· Oct 21 Ex 17:8-13; Ps 12:1-8; 2 Tim 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8

· Oct 28 Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2Tim 4:6-8, 16-18;

Lk 18:9-14

WORD

As servants of God, we are to lead a life of active faith.

ORDER

“Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.” (2 Tim 9:14)

Prophecies

1. Have faith in Me and believe that the One who made the promise is trustworthy.

2. Remain faithful to My Word and I will save you.

Directions

1. Be an instrument of peace, love and unity at home, at work and in community. .

2. When encountering difficulties in serving in Community, pray persistently; have faith that our Lord will help see us through.

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1 (27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time) [Servanthood]

Theme: We lead a life of active faith when we serve without expecting any reward.

Promise: “…the just one, because of his faith, shall live” (Habakkuk 2:4b)

Week#2 (28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time) [Gratitude]

Theme: We lead a life of active faith when we thank the Father at all times.

Promise: “…Your faith has saved you.” (Luke 17:19)

Week #3 (29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time) [Persistence]

Theme: We lead a life of active faith when we persist in prayer and are faithful to the Word of God.

Promise: “The Lord will guard your coming and your going, both now and forever.” (Psalm 121:8)

Week #4 (30^h Sunday in Ordinary Time) [Humility]

Theme: We lead a life of active faith when we acknowledge that we are sinners in need of God’s mercy.

Promise: “The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:23)