Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Daily prayer

Reading I: Genesis 18:20–32 (Abraham intercedes for Sodom)
Reading II: Colossians 2:12–14 (sovereign role of Christ)
Gospel: Luke 11:1–13 (the Our Father)

Key Passage: Jesus said, “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” (Luke 11:9)

Adult: Have your most recent prayers been prayers of praise, petition, or sorrow? Which kind of prayer do you need to practice more often?
Child: What are you most thankful for right now?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Holy Visitors

Reading: I: Genesis 18:1–10a (Abraham’s visitors)
Reading: II: Colossians 1:24–28 (the mystery: Christ in us)
Gospel: Luke 10:38–42 (Martha and Mary)

Key Passage: Jesus said to Martha, “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42)

Adult: Which response to God’s call is more natural to you—prayer or action? Why?
Child: In the past week, when have you prayed and when have you done good things for others? Which could you do better?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Prayer

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Acting with mercy

Reading I: Deuteronomy 30:10–14 (God’s command clear)
Reading II: Colossians 1:15–20 (Christ’s fullness and reconciliation)
Gospel: Luke 10:25–37 (the good Samaritan)

Key Passage: But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. (Luke 10:33–34)

Adult: When have you gone out of your way to help a stranger in need?
Child: Would you help a new student who needed help? Why or why not?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Accepting the Christian message

Reading I: Isaiah 66:10–14 (mother Zion)
Reading II: Galatians 6:14–18 (the cross, our true boast)
Gospel: Luke 10:1–12, 17–20 (mission of the seventy–two)

Key Passage: Jesus said to the disciples, “Whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’” (Luke 10:10–11)

Adult: Where do you see the message of Christian faith being rejected in the world today? What is your response to that?
Child: What can you do when you are generous with others, and they do not want what you give them?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Don’t look back

Reading I: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19–21 (call of Elisha)
Reading II: Galatians 5:1, 13–18 (proper use of freedom)
Gospel: Luke 9:51–62 (the apostles’ requirements)

Key Passage: Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61–62)

Adult: When have you faltered or looked back during your journey of faith?
Child: What can you do to be a stronger follower of Jesus this week?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Calming life’s storms

Reading I: Zechariah 12:10–11 (messianic Jerusalem)
Reading II: Galatians 3:26–29 (one in Christ Jesus)
Gospel: Luke 9:18–24 (followers of Jesus)

Key Passage: Then Jesus said to them all, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

Adult: Which crosses in your life do you find especially heavy? What or who helps you bear them?
Child: When you have something hard to do, what or who helps you get through it?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)