15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jesus’ Parables

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 (God Provides); Second Reading: Romans 8:18-23 (Creations Awaits); Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 (The Parable of the Sower)

Adults: What type of soil am I at this point in my life? What are the obstacles that may prevent me from yielding fruit?
Children: If God were to plant a small seed in me would I be a good soil to let it grow?

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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Come To Me

First Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-10 (Your King Comes); Second Reading: Romans 8: 9, 11-13 (The Spirit Helps); Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-30 (My Yoke is Easy)
Adults: When have I been able to see God’s blessings in a situation which is difficult? How can such experiences prepare me to face present troubles in my life?
Children: How can I remember that God is with me not only when my life is easy but when I struggle, not only when I am happy but when I am afraid?

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Pope’s Prayer Intentions for June

Respect for Human Life. That every national and international institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death. 
Churches in Asia. That the Churches in Asia, a "little flock" among non-Christian populations, may communicate the gospel well and give joyful witness to their faith

Summer Prayer

Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank You for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight. Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation. Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season. Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence, and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You. Amen. 

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