The homework for Liturgy of April 3 is as follows:
2nd Week of Easter
Today's readings should inspire any artist or film producer. Each reading offers dramatic scenes that remain in our memories.
Peter's healing shadow falls on the sick gathered in the streets.
John's vision of Christ announcing, "I am the first and the last, the one who lives."
The unbelieving Thomas placing his hand in Jesus' side and praying, "My Lord and my God!"
Choose one of these scenes. Draw it.
OR
Think of someone you know who may be having a hard time right now. This person might be sick, depressed, unemployed, having family problems, or feeling forgotten. Send him or her a "faith note" in which you express your prayerful support. Let the person know that Jesus says to him or her today: "Blest are you who have not seen and have believed."
Write the letter on loose leaf. I will provide a blank card so you can copy it and then give the recipient the card. You may want to decorate your note with Easter symbols and colors.
This homework is due on Tuesday.
For reference the readings may be found here:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040316.cfm
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Friday, February 28, 2014
Religion February 28
February 28, 2014
Today in class we shared the liturgy of the word for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, Isaiah 49:14-15, God reassures His people that even if a mother could forget her own child, He will never forget us. Truly, it is impossible that a mother forgets her child...and that's the point! More so God will NEVER forget us! We all know what it feels like to be forgotten so our challenge is to consider the forgotten and the marginalized and let then know they're not forgotten. Visit the nursing home, speak to the homeless. You can make a difference, you are the face of Jesus here on Earth!
In the second reading Paul, in 1Corinthians 4:1-5, writes to the Corinthians about being stewards. All o of us are challenged to reclaim the idea of stewardship. We must consider ways we use our time, talents and treasures to further the mission of Jesus and spreading His Good News. Paul also reminds us that we are also "stewards of the mysteries of God." Our Catholic faith, all that God has revealed and all the Church has taught is in our hands. It is our responsibility to care for those mysteries, to share them and hand them on intact. When we are good stewards of the mysteries through evangelization we are also servants of Christ!
Finally, in the Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 6:24-34) Jesus tells his disciples, essentially, don't worry, be happy! He asks them, what have you gained from worrying? He reminds them that if God provides for the birds in the air, if he "clothes" the fields in colorful splendor, why would He forget about us? We are made in His likeness, we are children...like a mother loves a child and never forgets (remember Isaiah's message) then why would he forget us?
"Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself." - Jesus of Nazareth
For homework complete the following:
Today in class we shared the liturgy of the word for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, Isaiah 49:14-15, God reassures His people that even if a mother could forget her own child, He will never forget us. Truly, it is impossible that a mother forgets her child...and that's the point! More so God will NEVER forget us! We all know what it feels like to be forgotten so our challenge is to consider the forgotten and the marginalized and let then know they're not forgotten. Visit the nursing home, speak to the homeless. You can make a difference, you are the face of Jesus here on Earth!
In the second reading Paul, in 1Corinthians 4:1-5, writes to the Corinthians about being stewards. All o of us are challenged to reclaim the idea of stewardship. We must consider ways we use our time, talents and treasures to further the mission of Jesus and spreading His Good News. Paul also reminds us that we are also "stewards of the mysteries of God." Our Catholic faith, all that God has revealed and all the Church has taught is in our hands. It is our responsibility to care for those mysteries, to share them and hand them on intact. When we are good stewards of the mysteries through evangelization we are also servants of Christ!
Finally, in the Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 6:24-34) Jesus tells his disciples, essentially, don't worry, be happy! He asks them, what have you gained from worrying? He reminds them that if God provides for the birds in the air, if he "clothes" the fields in colorful splendor, why would He forget about us? We are made in His likeness, we are children...like a mother loves a child and never forgets (remember Isaiah's message) then why would he forget us?
"Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself." - Jesus of Nazareth
For homework complete the following:
Stewards of God's Gifts
Assess the gifts you have to share in stewardship:
The time I have: _____________________________________________________.
The talents I have: ____________________________________________________.
The treasure I have: ____________________________________________________.
Name a need in your family, parish or community that your gifts could serve:
My time could ________________________________________________________.
My talent of _______________could _________________________________________.
My treasure could ________________________________________________________.
Now choose one thing that you will do this week as a good steward of God's gifts.
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