5th Sunday of Lent

Discussion Questions for Reading 1 - Isaiah 43:16-21: The prophet's strong hope comforts those who listen to him. How might you use the word of God to comfort someone who feels hopeless? What can you do in your own life or attitude to help make "something new" in your own family or school or work?
Discussion Questions for Reading 2 - Philippians 3:8-14: Running was a popular sport in Saint Paul's time, just as it is in ours. What does an athlete today have to give up in order to be good in a sport? Give some examples. Saint Paul's question is: What are you willing to give up in order to be a follower of Christ and to win the best prize of all--life with Christ Jesus, here and for always?
Discussion Questions for Gospel - John 8:1-11: Matthew's gospel reflection does not say exactly what Jesus was writing in the sand. One tradition has it that he was writing down the sins of the people who were so willing to condemn the woman. Could Jesus have been writing something from Scripture? Could he have been writing a message to the crowd? What do you think he could have said?

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