23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 5, 2010 (Being Disciples)
Reading I: Wisdom 9:13–18b (The Lord’s Intentions); Reading II: Philemon 1:9–10, 12–17 (Receive Him as a Brother); Gospel: Luke 14:25–33 (Renouncing Posessions)
Adults: What can I do to recall the good things in my life rather than allow my burdens to paralyze me?
Children: When I am sad or upset, what good things can I remember to give me hope?

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Reading 1: The gift of wisdom comes from the Holy Spirit. How can we open ourselves to this gift?
Reading 2: According to the customs of the time, Philemon had the legal right to punish Onesimus, who was his "property." But Paul spoke up for Onesimus and helped him. Can you speak up for people who are being treated badly and need help? How?
Gospel: Do you choose Jesus each day in your life? Why or why not? How? How are you learning more about Jesus so that you can choose to follow him? How does your choice of following Jesus make life better for others in your family and among your friends? What are your responsibilities in life? How do you choose to carry them out?

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 (Humble Yourself); Reading II: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a (Approaching Mount Zion); Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 (The Humbles Will Be Exalted)
Adults: In what ways do I practice the virtue of humility? How might I be more humble in the coming week?
Children: What can I do to make others feel valued and welcome during the coming week?

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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21 (Gathering Nations); Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 (The Discipline of the Lord); Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 (The Narrow Gate)
Adults: How can I enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus?
Children: What does Jesus say about inviting all to be my friend?

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reading 1 - Revelations 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab - Can you follow Mary into the desert, a place of quiet prayer, today? How could you arrange to spend ten or fifteen minutes in quiet prayer, safe in God's presence? It might be at home, on a bus, or during a lunch hour. Could you make it a practice every day?
Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 - How do Mary and other men and women of faith who have gone before me nourish my hope today
Gospel - Luke 1:39-56 - Picture your life as it is right now. Where do you need to trust God more? In school? Choosing good friends? In money matters? In making choices between right and wrong?

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading 1: Wisdom 18:6-9 - It is wise to recall the many ways God has guided and protected us in the past. How has God cared for you in the past? your family? your parish?
Reading 2: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12 - If we trust in God, we can move forward in life. Do you have faith in God's care for you? How can you show that you trust in God? Is God calling you to a deeper faith? How? What forward step can you take that, without faith in God, would be more difficult or impossible for you?
Gospel: Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40 - Jesus always respects our freedom. We can say yes or no when he comes. The question is: When Jesus comes, will you want to keep your door closed, or open it up wide? Are you going to wait until the end of time to welcome Jesus, or can you begin today? How?

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