Lectionary for December 2019

December 1, 2019
First Sunday of Advent, Year A

Catechist Background and Preparation
Primary Session
Intermediate Session
Junior High School

December 8, 2019
(Second Sunday of Advent)

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary:               84C

Read:                          Luke 6:39-45

 

Gospel Summary

Today’s Gospel reading could be viewed as a collection of mini-teachings and practical discipleship reminders. At its conclusion, Jesus says, “A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil; for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:46).

 

Reflection for Parents

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary: 81C
Read: Luke 6:27-38

Gospel Summary

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus spells out what it means to honor the Commandment of love. It means loving your enemies, doing good to those who hate you, blessing those who curse you, and praying for those who mistreat you. It means giving to everyone who asks of you and doing to others as you would have them do to you. The ending of this passage includes four additional directions concerning the way of love—stop judging, stop condemning, forgive, and give.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Year B

Lectionary: 161C
Read: John 18:33b-37

Gospel Summary
In today’s Gospel reading, it is Pilate who refers to Jesus as King of the Jews. Jesus does not confirm that he is a king, and makes it clear that his kingdom does not belong to this world. His purpose for being in the world is to testify to the truth.

Reflection for Parents
The Preface for today’s Mass describes the kingdom over which Jesus Christ is King. It is:

. . . [A]n eternal and universal kingdom,

a kingdom of truth and life,

Lectionary for May 2019

May 5, 2019
Third Sunday of Easter
Lectionary: 48 (Year C)

Catechist Background and Preparation
Primary Session
Intermediate Session
Junior High School
 

Lectionary for April 2019

Lectionary for March 2019

March 3, 2019
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 84 (Year C)

Catechist Background and Preparation
Primary Session
Intermediate Session
Junior High School
 

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

Junior High Session

Sirach 27:4-7
Luke 6:39-45

Opening Prayer

Let us pray.
God our Creator,
open my heart to your goodness and love.
Guide my choices so that they are signs of your goodness and love.
Amen. 

 

Opening Reflection

The theme for today is the gift of free will and making good decisions. On a piece of paper, sketch a cartoon like illustration in which “Conscience” is a character who is helping a friend make a decision. Discuss:

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

Intermediate Session

Sirach 27:4–7
Luke 6:39–45

Opening Prayer

Let us pray.
Holy Spirit, help us to think about the choices that we have made.
Holy Spirit, help us think about the ways we have chosen to show
or not to show our love for God.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen. 

 

Opening Reflection

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

Primary Session

Luke 6:39-45

Opening Prayer

Let us pray.
Thank you, God, for giving me the freedom to make choices.
Help me to choose what is right.
Keep me always in your love.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

 

Opening Reflection

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