For Catholic Grownups: Recent Episodes
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November 24, 2019 Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 (Jesus, King of the Jews) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflection “What Kind of King is Jesus?” – Bishop Thomas Gumbleton Question of the Week (Adults): Following the example of Jesus, what is the best way to exercise your authority over others? Question of the Week (Children): What qualities would a […]
November 17, 2019 Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 (Prophecies of the End Times) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflections FORMED Opening the Word Reflection Question of the Week (Adults): When bad things happen, how do you deal with them? Question of the Week (Children): Have you ever worried about something that might happen? What can help you […]
November 10, 2019 Gospel: Luke 20:27-38 (The Resurrection of the Dead) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture CommentaryCatholic Moral Theology – Believing in Resurrection Question of the Week (Adults): How does your belief in the resurrection of the dead affect the way you live? Question of the Week (Children): has someone in your family or among your friends died? Do you think […]
November 3, 2019 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus the Tax Collector) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflections FORMED – Opening the Word Question of the Week (Adults): During the next week, what could you do to welcome someone who usually feels excluded? Question of the Week (Children): Is there a child in your class or neighborhood who is […]
October 27, 2019 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 (The Pharisee and the Tax Collector) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflections FORMED – Opening the Word Question of the Week (Adults): When have you felt self-satisfied in observing the mistakes of others? What should we remember at such times? Question of the Week (Children): Have you ever throught you were […]
October 13, 2019 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 (Jesus Heals Ten Lepers) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflection Question of the Week (Adults): Whose generosity do you tend to take for granted? How will you change this? Question of the Week (Children): When have you failed to say thank you? Why does this matter? Catechism Connection See the Online E-Book of […]
October 6th, 2019 Gospel: Luke 17:5-10 (Sayings about Faith) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflection Catechism Connection 162 – Perseverance in Faith See the Online E-Book of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Saints This Week October 7 Our Lady of the RosaryOctober 9 Saint John Leonardi October 10 Saint Francis Borgia patron saint of EarthquakesOctober 12 Saint Seraphin of […]
September 29, 2019 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 (The Rich Man and Lazarus) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary Question of the Week (Adults): What are the “rewards” of caring for the needs of the poor? Question of the Week (Children): What is one thing you or your family could do this week to help those who are poor or sick? Catechism Connection 633 […]
September 22, 2019 Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 (The Dishonest Steward) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Gospel Reflection Question of the Week (Adults): Can cheating and deception ever be justified? Question of the Week (Children): If someone treats you unfairly, do you have the right to do the same to them? Catechism Connection 952 – All Christians should be ready to […]
September 15, 2019 Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 (Parables of Lost and Found) ‘Sunday Connection’ Scripture Commentary RCL/Benziger Lectionary Resources Question of the Week (Adults):When have you persistently sought after a member of your family who has lost his or her way? Question of the Week (Children): Have you ever felt you were not getting credit for your good works? What […]