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June 27
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
1st Reading:
1 Kings 19: 16b, 19-21
You shall anoint Elisha.
2nd Reading:
Galatians 5: 1, 13-18
My brothers and sisters, you are called to freedom.
Gospel:
Luke 9: 51-62
I will follow you wherever you will go.
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Question for Children:
To follow Jesus means to do what is right. Name a time this past week when I followed Jesus by
doing the right thing I was asked to do, the first time, without an excuse.
Question for Youth:
The people in the story had lots of reasons why they couldn't follow Jesus. What makes it hard to
be a disciple of Jesus? Why do I make the choice to follow Jesus even though it is hard?
Question for Adults:
Sometimes we are like the people in the Gospel and have many excuses for why we cannot follow Jesus.
Name a time this past week that I followed Jesus even though I had many excuses.
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July 4
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
1st Reading:
Isaiah 66: 10-14c
The Lord's power shall be known.
2nd Reading:
Galatians 6: 14-18
I boast of nothing but the cross!
Gospel:
Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20
I am sending you as lambs.
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Question for Children:
How do I let others know about my faith?
Question for Youth:
Jesus sent the disciples out into the world, but told them that it wouldn't be an easy job. How
have I shared my faith with others this past week? What did I risk?
Question for Adults:
To what part of the harvest am I being sent? What am I being called to do for the Reign of God?
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July 11
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
1st Reading:
Deuteronomy 30: 10-14
Heed the voice of God.
2nd Reading:
Colossians 1: 15-20
In Christ all things were created.
Gospel:
Luke 10: 25-37
Who is my neighbor?
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Question for Children:
Jesus tells us to love today. What was a time when I showed my love for my family or friends during
the past week or two?
Question for Youth:
The Samaritan reached out to a stranger and helped him. Who are the strangers that I could reach
out and help in the coming week or month? How will I respond?
Question for Adults:
Jesus tells us today to love God, our neighbor and our self. How will I love God this week?
How will I love my neighbor this week? How will I love myself this week?
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July 18
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
1st Reading:
Genesis 18: 1-10a
Please stop and stay with us.
2nd Reading:
Colossians 1: 24-28
The mystery of Christ is your hope.
Gospel:
Luke 10: 38-42
Martha, Martha!
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Question for Children:
When did I share what I had with a friend, or a classmate at school?
Question for Youth:
Martha chose to serve, Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to Him. Of those two actions,
service or prayer, which do I feel more comfortable with? Why?
Question for Adults:
The Gospel today invites us to serve and to be hospitable. When did I welcome Jesus into my
home through the presence of a neighbor or a stranger?
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July 25
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
1st Reading:
Genesis 18: 20-32
Will you sweep away the innocent with the guilty?
2nd Reading:
Colossians 2: 12-14
God made you alive with Christ for he has forgiven all our sins.
Gospel:
Luke 11: 1-13
Hallowed be your name.
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Question for Children:
Prayer is talking with God and listening to God in our hearts. Where do I talk to God and how
do I listen to what God says to me?
Question for Youth:
Jesus teaches us how important it is to pray. How do I ask God for what I need? How do I
listen for his response?
Question for Adults:
Jesus teaches us how to pray. When this past week did I take the time to pray, to talk to and
listen to God?
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