Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community

 

WORD, THEMES & PROMISES

FOR JANUARY 2008

 

READINGS

·   Jan 6                     Is 60:1-6/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8,10-13/ Eph 3:2-3,5-6/ Mt 2:1-12

·   Jan 13                   Is 42:1-4, 6-7/ Ps 29:1-4, 9-10/ Ac 10:34-38/ Mt 3:13-17

·   Jan 20 (Int’l)         Is 49:3,5,6/ Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10/ 1Cor 1:1-3/ Jn 1:29-34

·   Jan 20 (Phil)         Is 9:1-6/ Ps 97:1-6/ Ep 1:3-6, 15-18/ Lk 2:41-52

·   Jan 27                   Is 8:23 – 9:3/ Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/ 1Cor 1:10-13, 17/ Mt 4:12-23

 

WORD

           

The glory of the Father shines upon those who seek Jesus daily.

 

ORDER

 

“Rise up in splendor…!  Your light has come.” (Isaiah 60:1)

           

Prophecies

 

  1. I will make you light to my people that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
  2. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
  3. The poor and afflicted are also my children, co heirs of my kingdom; help and save them.

 

Directions

 

  1. Prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  2. Through our BLD-GK program, let us help rescue the poor.

 

THEMES AND PROMISES

 

 

Week#1 (The Epiphany of the Lord)                                                  [Stewardship]

 

Theme:           The glory of the Father shines upon those who are good stewards of His grace.

 

Promise:         “…for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.” (Is 60:5b)

 

 

Week#2 (The Baptism of the Lord)                                                    [Humility]

 

Theme:           The glory of the Father shines upon those who are meek of heart.                                                    

 

Promise:         “…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.” (Is 42:7)

 

Week #3 (2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time) - International                     [Witnessing] 

 

Theme:           The glory of the Father shines upon those who witness to Jesus as the Son of God.                                                

 

Promise:         “I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Is 49:6)

 

                       

Week #3 (Feast of Sto. Niño)  - Philippines                                       [Trust]

 

Theme:           The glory of the Father shines upon those who depend on Him.

 

Promise:         “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens.”  (Eph 1:3)

 

 

Week #4 (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)                                            [Obedience]

 

Theme:           The glory of the Father shines upon those who are one in mind and purpose with Christ.

 

Promise:         “You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing.”  (Is 9:2)