Second Sunday of Advent These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Have you ever been subjected to the decisions of duly appointed authority figures who have misused their authority? Explain. How do you think a Christian should respond to such a situation? 2. Do you believe that no human authority can thwart God's will and God's purpose? If so, do you have any experience that confirms this belief? … [Read more...]

First Sunday of Advent These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. What will you do this Advent to prepare for the coming of the Lord? 2. Do you think of Jesus' second coming as something to long for or something to dread? Do you know why you feel as you do? 3. Jesus tells the people to "stand erect" when he comes. Why do you think Jesus says this? What posture seems most appropriate to you? Why? We … [Read more...]

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Have you ever been falsely accused? What were the circumstances? How did you treat your accusers? How do you think Jesus would have you treat your accusers? 2. What does it mean to you personally to say that Jesus Christ is king? In what ways is Jesus king in your life? 3. Think of someone you know who is facing … [Read more...]

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Do you believe that God is present in world events? Why? 2. Do you think of Jesus as a judge? Is this thought comforting for you? Why or why not? 3. Do you believe that Christ has already conquered evil? What ramifications does this belief have in your life We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on "Comments" … [Read more...]

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Does your work give you prestige in the eyes of society? How important is this recognition, or lack of recognition, to you? 2. Why do you think Jesus valued the gift of the poor widow more than the gifts of the rich? 3. In what ways have you been God's instrument of providential care for others? We invite you to post your … [Read more...]

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Have you been approached by beggars? How do you respond to them? Why? 2. Do you follow Jesus as a disciple? If so, how has this affected your life choices? 3. How do you understand the word priest? What does it mean to say that baptism gives you a share in Jesus' priestly ministry? We invite you to post your reflections by … [Read more...]

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. Are you tempted by the desire to have prestige? Explain. 2. Are you a good listener? Do you sometimes simply fail to hear what someone is telling you? Why do you think this happen? 3. Do you have authority over anyone? How do you wield that authority? How would Christ have you wield that authority? We invite you to post … [Read more...]