GOSPEL “QUESTION OF THE WEEK”
Each week a “Question of the Week” will be posted on the website. All students and families are expected to go the Religious Education website to view the question which pertains to the upcoming Sunday Gospel Reading. This question provides an opportunity for all family members to engage in a dialogue that encourages a deeper understanding of the Sunday Gospel Reading and how it pertains to them in their own life. Catechists will then have a follow-up discussion in class. All students grade 3 and up are expected to participate.
Gospel questions for Feb. & March, 2012
Feb. 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
…he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Reflection Question:
Where is your deserted place?
Feb. 12 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
"If you wish, you can make me clean."
Reflection Question:
Do I approach Jesus with the confident faith the leper displays?
Feb 19 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12
"Child, your sins are forgiven."
Reflection Question:
How often am I aware of the gentle and compassionate voice of Jesus calling me "child", forgiving me?
Feb. 26 First Sunday of Lent
Gospel: Mark 2: 12-15
…and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan.
Reflection question:
Wheat Lenten disciplines lead me towards conversion?
March 4 Second Sunday of Lent
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
Reflection question:
From what must I fast or give up so that I can better listen to God’s beloved Son?
March 11 Third Sunday of Lent
Gospel: John 2:13-25
Reflection Question:
How is my Lenten Journey reflective of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem?
March 18 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Gospel: John 3:14-21
…whoever lives the truth comes to light…
Reflection question:
What lures me for the truth and holds me back from the light?
March 25 5th Sunday of Lent
Gospel: John 12:20-33
"And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself."
Reflection question:
How does meditating or praying about the crucifix deepen my awareness of Jesus’ unconditional love?
Gospel questions for Jan. 2012
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Jan. 1. 2012 Mary, Mather of God
Gospel: Luke 2:16-21
…he was named Jesus…
Reflection Question:
Do I hold the name Jesus with the same precious reverence that Mary held her Infant Child in her arms?
Jan. 8, 2012 The Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
“Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts”
Reflection Question:
What treasures do I open and what gifts do I offer the Christ today and every day?
Jan. 15, 2012 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: John 1:35-42
He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”
Reflection Question:
How do I help others respond to Jesus’ invitation?
Jan. 22, 2012 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20
“the kingdom of God is at hand.”
Reflection question:
When am I most aware and in awe of the Kingdom of God?
Jan. 29, 2012 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
Reflection question:
How does “his fame spread” as a result of my witness to faith in Jesus?
Gospel
questions for November & December 2011
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Nov. 20, 2011
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
“Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.”
Reflection Question:
What can I do to be encouraged to live the Corporal Works of Mercy?
Nov. 27, 2011
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
“May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.”
Reflection Question:
What lures me most to be complacent about my Catholic Faith?
Dec. 4, 2011
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
“He will prepare the way.”
Reflection Question:
How do these words of Isaiah draw me deeper into the prophetic message of John the Baptist?
Dec. 11, 2011
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
A man named John was sent by God.
Reflection question:
How do I see my faith as a model of the mission and ministry of John the Baptist?
Dec. 18, 2011
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
“May it be done to me according to your will.”
Reflection question:
Have Mary’s words become my own in my wlak of faith?
Dec. 25, 2011
Gospel: John 1:1-18
…grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Reflection question:
How will the joy of the Nativity be evident in my life tomorrow?