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Feb 21
First Sunday of Lent |
1st Reading:
Deuteronomy 26: 4–10
Worship the Lord your God.
2nd Reading:
Romans 10: 8–13
There is only one God.
Gospel:
Luke 4: 1–13
Jesus is led into the desert and tempted.
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Question for Children:
When I feel tempted to do wrong, how do I remain strong in my faith?
Question for Youth:
What is one thing I will do during Lent to become more open to God in my life?
Question for Adults:
As I come to understand the temptation of Jesus in the desert, which one of the devil's
offerings is hardest for me to resist?
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Feb 28
Second Sunday of Lent |
1st Reading:
Genesis 15: 5–12, 17–18
God makes a covenant with Abram.
2nd Reading:
Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1
Christ will transform us.
Gospel:
Luke 9: 28b–36
As Jesus prayed, He was transformed.
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Question for Children:
Jesus invites me to be close to him, to see him with clear eyes. What is Jesus like as a friend?
Question for Youth:
What do I most want God to help you with?
Question for Adults:
Sometimes we can see Christ with clear eyes, as the disciples did on that mountain. Was there
such a time in my life?
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March 7
Third Sunday of Lent |
1st Reading:
Exodus 3: 1–8a, 13–5
God's name is: "I AM WHO AM".
2nd Reading:
1 Corinthians 10: 1–6, 10–12
What is written about Moses is to help us.
Gospel:
Luke 13: 1–9
Jesus tells us to repent.
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Question for Children:
God wants myr faith to result in good living. What steps can I take during Lent to make sure
that happens?
Question for Youth:
What needs changing in my life right now? How will I invite God into that change?
Question for Adults:
What steps am I taking this Lent to make sure that my faith bears fruit in good works? |
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March 14
Fourth Sunday of Lent |
1st Reading:
Joshua 5: 9a, 10–12
They ate the produce of the land.
2nd Reading:
2 Corinthians 5: 17–21
We are reconciled with God through Christ.
Gospel:
Luke 15: 1–3, 11–32
The son that was lost came back home.
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Question for Children:
Who is the one person I most need to say, "I'm sorry" to in myr family?
Question for Youth:
Is it difficult for me to say "I'm sorry" when I hurt another or get off track in my life?
Why or why not?
Question for Adults:
How have I or my family welcomed a family member who has been distant and/or absent from me/us?
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March 21
Fifth Sunday of Lent |
1st Reading:
Isaiah 43: 16–21
God makes a new way for us.
2nd Reading:
Philippians 3: 8–14
Freedom is knowing Christ Jesus.
Gospel:
John 8: 1–11
Who is without sin and can throw the first stone.
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Question for Children:
How does the Sacrament of Reconciliation help me experience God's forgiveness?
Question for Youth:
Who among my family and friends do I need to forgive so that I can heal a broken
relationship and experience newness?
Question for Adults:
Against whom do I hold prejudices? Who do I believe is a greater sinner than myself?
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