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13-15 Gospel Reflections

- #13 5th sunday in ordinary time pending
  by lector Susan Davis
- gospel & meditation 2.7.2021
  
  Click on February 7 to review Gospel text t
  
  Meditation[1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
  
  He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. How can I help to lift others up?
  
  What word or words in this passage caught my attention?
  
  What in this passage comforted me?
  
  What in this passage challenged me?
  
  [1] Meditation Question is from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.61
- action
  
  Action: How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
  
  Suggested actions to consider – Do I pray for those who are sick and those who provide their care? Can I participate in my parish’s ministry to the homebound by offering companionship, food, or regular contact?
- prayer & contemplation
  
  Prayer: What can I say to the Lord in response to His word? I bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in me.
  
  Contemplation[1]: What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
  
  He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Can I ask the Lord to help me to see who in my life needs support?
  
  [1] Contemplation focus is chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.62
- #14 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PENDING
  BY LECTOR SUzanne Costello
- gospel & meditation 2.14.2021
  
  Click on February 14 to review Gospel text
  Meditation[1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
  
  Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand. What encourages me to reach out to those in need?
  
  What word or words in this passage caught my attention?
  
  What in this passage comforted me?
  
  What in this passage challenged me?
  
  [1] Meditation Question is from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.66
- action
  
  Action: How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
  
  Suggested actions to consider – Can I pray before the Blessed Sacrament bringing my needs, the needs of the parish, our community, and our world to Jesus? If someone ask me to pray for them, am I courageous enough in faith, to pray with them at that moment?
- prayer and Contemplation
  
  Prayer: What can I say to the Lord in response to His word? I bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in me.
  
  Contemplation[1]: What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
  
  Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand. Can I ask the Lord to help me to see how I may grow in compassion?
  
  [1] Contemplation focus is chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.67