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#46 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9.26.21
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GOSPEL & MEDITATION 9.26.21
GOSPEL TEXT LINK
Meditation[1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
(Please note: We share one here as an example but feel free to focus on the phrase God is helping to highlight for you.)
“Ephphatha!” – That is, “Be Opened!”
How can I be more open to God working in my life?- 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. 220
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PRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONPrayer: 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.
Is there a particular group or person whom I have judged that I am being called by the Lord to get to know so or see through his eyes so that I can overcome my prejudice?[1] Contemplation and Action focus are chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 240
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ACTIONHow can I make my life a gift for others in charity
Suggested actions to consider:
How can I fight prejudice in my community (either in the parish, the local community, or both)?
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#47 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10.3.21
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Gospel & meditation
GOSPEL TEXT LINK
Meditation[1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
(Please note: We share one here as an example but feel free to focus on the phrase God is helping to highlight for you.)“Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.”
What does it mean to accept the kingdom of God like a child?- 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. 244
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PRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONPrayer: 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.
How can I be more childlike in my response to God’s love?[1] Contemplation and Action focus are chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 245
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ACTIONHow can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I prayerfully consider way to support our parish ministry to married couples and those preparing for marriage? How can I be more supportive of and encouraging to couples who bring their young children to Mass?
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#48 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10.10.21
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GOSPEL & MEDITATION
GOSPEL TEXT LINK
Meditation[1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
(Please note: We share one here as an example but feel free to focus on the phrase God is helping to highlight for you.)“Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
What do I treasure?- 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. 249
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pRAYER & CONTEMPLATIONContemplation[1]: What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
What do I do to help the poor and change their situation?[1] Contemplation and Action focus are chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 250
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ACTIONHow can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I forego an unnecessary purchase or other expenditure and give the money to the poor?
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