Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

Reading 1: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 3:9C-11, 16-17; Gospel: John 2:13-22

“According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must be careful how he builds upon it, for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.”

Are you helping to build the Church or do you view that as someone else’s responsibility?

Are your words and actions grounded in your faith so that they continue to build on Jesus’ foundation, or do they come from a different foundation?
(from NCCL's CL weekly)

Epiphany Year A

A gift for all people

Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 (glory of the new Zion)
Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 (commission to preach God’s plan)
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 (the visit of the magi)

Key Passage: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, “Where is the Child: who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:1–2)

Adult: The Magi were strangers from another land. How do you welcome immigrants and strangers in the name of Christ?
Child: What could you do to be like a star and lead someone to know about Jesus?
(from: PastoralPlanning.com)