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Christ the King
(A Kingdom Not of This World)
November 22, 2009

Reading I: Daniel 7:13-14 (Everlasting Dominion)
Reading II: Revelations 1:5-8 (Coming Amid the Clouds)
Gospel: John 18:33b-37 (Christ’s Kingship)

Adults
What changes in attitude do I need to make to follow Jesus’ idea of kingship?

Children
What can I do each day this week to serve others?


First Sunday of Advent – Year C
(Be Prepared)
November 29, 2009

Reading 1: Jeremiah 33:14-16 (The Lord our Justice)
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 (Strengthened Hearts)
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (The Son of Man)

Adults
What one habit do I possess which disrupts the harmony of my family? How can I change it?

Children
Can I remember one way I have hurt a friend? Am I willing to say that I am sorry?

Second Sunday of Advent
(Prepare the Way of the Lord)
December 6, 2009

Reading 1: Baruch 5:1-9 (God Will Show Your Splendor)
Reading II: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 (Be Pure and Blameless)
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 (John the Baptist)

Adults
How can I become a better herald for Christ, one who announces his coming?

Children
What can I do to better prepare for the celebration of Christmas, the birth of Jesus?


 

Third Sunday of Advent
(Waiting with Hope)
December 13, 2009

Reading 1: Zephaniah 3:14-18a (The Lord Will Rejoice)
Reading II: Philippians 4:4-7 (The Lord Is Near)
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 (Filled with Expectation)

Adults
When have I felt most alive in the presence of God?

Children
When are some times that I felt God was near me? Was I happy?

Fourth Sunday of Advent
(A Faithful Servant)
December 20, 2009

Reading 1: Micah 5:1-4a (A Ruler Shall Come)
Reading II: Hebrews 10:5-10 (Doing God’s Will)
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 (Mary and Elizabeth)

Adults
How has the Holy Spirit stirred me to recognize God’s presence?

Children
What can I learn from Mary’s visit to Elizabeth?



Feast of the Holy Family
(Family Life in the Lord)
December 27, 2009
 

Reading 1: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 (Honoring Your Father)
Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21 (Put On Love)
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 (Finding Jesus in the Temple)

Adults
How can I show my love for Jesus to everyone I meet during this coming week?

Children
What can I do for each member of my family to show them, in a special way, how much I love them?