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gospel reflection November 14, 2021
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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.)
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”- What word or words in this passage caught y 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. 271.
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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.
What passing things do I rely on? How can I grow in my reliance on God’s holy Word?[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. 272.
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actionHow can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I join a Catholic bible study in my parish or online?
Can I use these reflections on the Sunday readings in our bulletin on page 6 and on the parish website to help prepare for a greater appreciation and understanding of the Gospel reading each Sunday?
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GOSPEL REFLECTION NOVEMBER 21, 2021
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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.)
“My kingdom does not belong to this world.”- 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. 273.
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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.
Which of my values reflect the values of the world? What can I do to change them?[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. 276
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ACTIONHow can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I reflect on the relationship between charity and truth in Pope Benedict’s encyclical, Caritatis in Veritate: http://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html
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