Friday, April 29, 2016

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

Keeping Jesus’ word

Reading I: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29 (letter of the Apostles to the Gentiles)
Reading II: Revelation 21:10–14, 22–23 (the new Jerusalem)
Gospel: John 14:23–29 (last discourse; faithfulness to God’s word)

Key Passage: Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” (John 14:23)

Adult: What difference has it made in your life when you made a decision in accord with Jesus’ teachings?
Child: When will you have to make a decision this week? What will help you make a good decision?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Friday, April 22, 2016

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C

Love one another

Reading I: Acts 14:21–27 (end of the first mission)
Reading II: Revelation 21:1–5a (new heavens and new earth)
Gospel: John 13:31–33a, 34–35 (a new commandment)

Key Passage: Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)

Adult: When have you seen the power of love overcome a bad situation?
Child: Do you believe love is stronger than hate? Why?
from PastoralPlanning.com)


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C

Protected by Christ

Reading I: Acts 13:14, 43–52 (Paul’s and Barnabas’ address to the Gentiles)
Reading II: Revelation 7:9, 14–17 (rejoicing of the elect of every nation)
Gospel: John 10:27–30 (words at the feast of the dedication of the temple)

Key Passage: Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27–28)

Adult: Whom do you try to protect as Christ protects you?
Child: Who helps you feel safe and protected? Whom can you take care of and help feel safe?
from PastoralPlanning.com)


Thursday, April 7, 2016

Third Sunday of Easter, Year C

Feed my sheep

Reading I: Acts 5:27b–32, 40b–41 (disciples’ second trial before the Sanhedrin)
Reading II: Revelation 5:11–14 (praise to the Lamb)
Gospel: John 21:1–19 (appearance at the Sea of Tiberias)

Key Passage: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” (John 21:15)

Adult: In what ways are you answering Jesus’ command to Peter to “feed my sheep”?
Child: What do you do to take care of others as Jesus asked Peter to do?
(from PatoralPlanning.com)


Friday, April 1, 2016

The Pope's Prayer Intentions for April 2016

Universal: Small Farmers
That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.

Evangelization: African Christians
That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.