Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide English Version: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: God’s Kingdom grows in us as we live a fruitful life in Christ. Theme: We live a fruitful life in Christ when we trust in God’s wisdom, righteousness, and mercy. Promise: “The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” (Mt 13:43) Reflection The message of today's readings is beautifully captured in the words of Pope Francis: "Mercy is the bridge tha

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: God’s Kingdom grows in us as we live a fruitful life in Christ. Theme: We live a fruitful life in Christ as we receive God’s Word and let it grow deep in our hearts. Promise: “The seed sown on rich soil… bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Mt 13:23) Reflection The Parable of the Sower reminds us that God's Word possesses life-giving power. Like the rain and snow that

Reflection Guide Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide July 5, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: God’s Kingdom grows in us as we live a fruitful life in Christ. Theme: We live a fruitful life in Christ when we find rest in His gentle and life-giving presence. Promise: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) Reflection Our theme for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that we live

Reflection Guide June 28, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: Jesus, the Living Bread, nourishes us to grow in a deeper relationship with Him and in the mission of the Church. Theme: We are nourished by Jesus, the Living Bread, to give our utmost love and wholehearted commitment to Him. Promise: “Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Mt 10:39) Reflection The readings for this Sunday invite us to reflect on the nature of authenti

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: Jesus, the Living Bread, nourishes us to grow in a deeper relationship with Him and in the mission of the Church. Theme: We are nourished by Jesus, the Living Bread, to courageously testify to the truth of who He is. Promise: “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” (Mt 10:32) Reflection Our theme this week tells us – We are nourished by Je

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide May 17, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Community Word: The Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim the Good News. Theme: We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the mission entrusted to us by Christ. Promise: “… I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Mt 28:20) Reflection The Ascension of the Lord marks the completion of Jesus’ earthly mission and His glorious return to the Father. While

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide May 3, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – 5th Sunday of Easter Community Word: The Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim the Good News. Theme: We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to trust Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and continue His works. Promise: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these.” (Jn 14:12) Reflection The theme for this Fifth Sunday of Easter

OUR EMMAUS JOURNEY! Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide April 19, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – 3rd Sunday of Easter Community Word: We rejoice in the Risen Christ, our Living Hope, who leads us to eternal life. Theme: We rejoice in the Risen Christ who opens our heart to Scripture and His presence in the Eucharist. mercy. Promise: “You will show me the path to life, abounding with joy in your presence, the de

GOD'S MERCY ENDURES FOREVER! Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide April 12, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Community Word: We rejoice in the Risen Christ, our Living Hope, who leads us to eternal life. 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) Reflection: The Second Sunday of Easter, celebrated as Divine

ALLELUIA! THE LORD IS RISEN! Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide April 5, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – The Resurrection of the Lord Community Word: We rejoice in the Risen Christ, our Living Hope, who leads us to eternal life. 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) Reflection: Alleluia! Christ is rise

HOLY WEEK Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide March 29, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Community Word: Jesus, our Light and Life, transforms us into the fullness of salvation. Theme: We are transformed towards salvation as we share in the sacrificial love of Christ Jesus. Promise: “He humbled himself…because of this, God greatly exalted him…” Phil 2:8A, 9A Reflection: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of Holy Week, th

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide March 22, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Fifth Sunday of Lent Community Word: Jesus, our Light and Life, transforms us into the fullness of salvation. Theme: We are transformed towards salvation as we believe that Jesus gives us new life. Promise: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (Jn 11:25) Reflection: As we approach the final weeks of Lent, God’s word leads us to the revelation

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide March 15, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Fourth Sunday of Lent Community Word: Jesus, our Light and Life, transforms us into the fullness of salvation. Theme: We are transformed towards salvation as we allow Jesus to heal our spiritual blindness. Promise: “You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.” (Eph 5:8a) Reflection: The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetare Sunday, which means “rejoice.” In the midst of the sa

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide March 8, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Third Sunday of Lent Community Word: Jesus, our Light and Life, transforms us into the fullness of salvation. Theme: We are transformed towards salvation as we open our hearts to Jesus to purify and renew our spirit. Promise: “…the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Jn 4:14a Readings: March 8, 2026 (Sun) – Ex 17:3-7/ Ps 98:1-2,6-7,8-9/ Rom 5:1-2,5

Reflection Guide Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide February 22, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – First Sunday of Lent Community Word: Being renewed in God’s righteousness leads us to know, love, and serve Him. Theme: We are renewed in God’s righteousness when we overcome temptation through His Word and sanctifying grace. Promise: “…through the obedience of the one man …the many will be made righteous.” (Rom 5:19b) Reflection On this First Sunday of Lent, the Church leads u

Reflection Guide Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide February 15, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: Being renewed in God’s righteousness leads us to know, love and serve Him. Theme: We are renewed in God’s righteousness when we obey His commandments with a sincere heart. Promise: “Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.” (Ps 119:1) Reflection On the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are invited t

( For BLDLV Friday February 13, 2026 Praise and Worship ) Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide February 8, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: Being renewed in God’s righteousness leads us to know, love and serve Him. Theme: We are renewed in God’s righteousness when we are the light that leads others to Christ. Promise: “Light shall rise for you in darkness.” (Is 58:10b) Reflection Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of the world,

Reflection Guide January 25, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Community Word: Jesus, Light of the world, is the Revelation of God’s love. Theme: We follow the light of Christ when we spread the Good News in love and unity. Promise: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Is 9:1a) Reflection: The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time present to us the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and reveal the essence of the Chri

Reflection Guide January 11, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Community Word: Jesus, Light of the world, is the Revelation of God’s love. Theme: We follow the light of Christ when we listen to the voice of the Father calling for justice and righteousness. Promise: “I have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand …a light for the nations.” (Is 42: 6) Reflection The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a significant

Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide January 4, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Community Word: Jesus, Light of the world, is the Revelation of God’s love. Theme: We follow the light of Christ when we worship and offer Him our treasures. Promise: “Then you will see, and you will overflow, and your heart will be amazed…” (Is 60:5) Reflection: The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrates the manifestation of Jesus Christ as the L