Author: RCLB

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 146B Read: Mark 10:35-45 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were concerned about who would sit at Jesus’ right and at Jesus’ left in the heavenly kingdom. They, like the other disciples, did not understand Jesus’ teaching that things are different in God’s kingdom. The greatest ones are the least among us....

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 149B Read: Mark 10:46-52 Gospel Summary The blind Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus, acknowledging him as Son of David and Master. Jesus heard his cries and asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” Bartimaeus wanted to see, and Jesus healed him. Reflection for Parents Take a few minutes for quiet prayer and reflection today. Imagine...

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 152B Read: Mark 12:28b-34 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, the first part of Jesus’ response to the scribe is taken from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. It is also the first part of the Shema, a very important section of the Torah that is recited by Jews in the morning and at night. This prayer is part of what is often written on pieces of parchment and...

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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 155B Read: Mark 12:38-44 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, Jesus observes people putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums, but this was no sacrifice for them as they had great wealth. A poor widow, however, caught his attention because she put in what he knew to be all that she had. Her donation was but two small...

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 50:5-9a Mark 8:27-35 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, Thank you for being with us in hard times. Our suffering is nothing like that of Jesus, so help us please to carry our burdens without complaining. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection Create a bumper sticker or book marker that simply tells who Jesus...

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 50:5-9a Mark 8:27-35 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O Lord, You are with us when we go through difficult times. Give us the strength we need when our troubles seem almost too much to bear. Help us do our best and we ask this through Jesus Christ, your son. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On a large sheet of paper draw a cross. Give...

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 9:30-37 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God our helper, You give us your help when we are in need, and you show us how to help others through the example of your son Jesus. Thank you for showing us how to live. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Begin the session by inviting the children to reflect on the many...

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Was there a particular reading which appealed to you? Was there a word or image that engaged you? Read the Word in...

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Numbers 11:25-29 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God our Creator, out of love you have made us in your image. And you have made all people equal and precious in your sight. Help us to treat one another with care and respect. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Begin with a role-play...

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Numbers 11:25-29 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, You have made us in your own image and likeness. Help us to accept our value as human beings because We know all people are loved and valued in your sight. Help us to treat one another with value and respect. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen....

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