Sunday Best Bible Study: Recent Episodes
OLMC Church Hong Kong
Welcome to OLMC Sunday Best. This is a sharing of the Bible Study group from the Parish of Our Lady Mount Carmel, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Join us now and reflecting on this Sunday liturgy for our life nourishment.
Faith and gratitude go together. "Returning to the Lord" to say thanks for every grace received is a way of deepening our faith relationship and intimacy with him.
Faith moves mountains but will it move your heart? Faith has many expressions and definitions.
This Sunday's liturgy teaches that true faith has one fundamental feature: that it must be lived out.
Come let's live out our faith together.
The Lord puts us side by side, the rich and the poor, to be a blessing to each other.
Let us not miss this graced moment.
Find the 26th Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm
The road to happiness.
Concerns for the future are perhaps the first thing on our minds when we wake up. How can I complete my tasks; how to deal with my angry manager or staff; how do I pay for my rent and or groceries.
Sunday's readings offer us some practical answers to how to live worrying less and to live more. Come join us and share your thoughts too.
Get the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm
The beauty of the cross and our belief.
What does the cross mean to you? What do you believe in? Is your belief just strict adherence to the thick theological doctrine? A warm feeling in the heart? Come find out. Infinite love awaits you.
Download the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm
The way to everlasting happiness.
Who does not want it but now how to achieve it? This quest dominates Sunday's readings. The book of wisdom helps us to answer this question.
Come find out!
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm
Lord, grant us the grace to recognize that everything is 'gift' and that by ourselves, there is really nothing we can be proud of.
Christ invites us to 'enter the narrow' door, which is not a 'passage that entails following rites and rituals.' He rather invites us to a way of life that involves growth in our relationship with a loving and merciful God who wants all to be saved.
Follow the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm
Lord, I am weak, come to my aid.
Sunday's readings present examples of divisions caused by the presence of God in society. In faith, we are asked to choose: the division from sin and alignment to faith. It is not easy but the Lord and all the saints are here to help us. Heaven is our reward.
Link to the Sunday readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.”
Stay the course and keep going for ‘he who made the promise is trustworthy.’
Reference of the Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm
The readings invite us to learn discernment, to ask ourselves what is my relationship with material goods. How do I balance this relationship and learn how to be 'rich in what matters to God' as I journey in this life.
Please find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080325.cfm
Grace in Wickedness
The readings are quite pragmatic in describing evil and wickedness are powerfully present in the world. Thankfully we have God's grace protecting those who draw upon it through prayer. Come and pray the Our Father for God's grace.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm
Our Parish celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is extended up to July 20 hence we take the readings from the Liturgy of this Feast.
"Do whatever he tells you," is Mother Mary's word to all of us: listen to Jesus and follow his word and you will experience the fullness of life.
Readings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfetAoJEuNXJqK0LIq_ChZQh5Pb_1-hw/view
Rely on the Lord
This 14th Sunday calls our attention to the need for complete dependence on God, which leads to a positive transformation in our lives. The dependence expresses itself through the attitudes of hope, faith and loving generosity described in the readings. Our names are written in heaven.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070625.cfm
Upon this rock I will build my church
On the feast day of Saint Peter and Paul, we read about two very human saints sharing their journey in faith. Whilst it was not easy, their trust in the Lord saved them.
Some mysteries are easier to feel than to understand. Jesus said "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now".
Coming Sunday we celebrate a mystery often challenging to understand: The Holy Trinity, Rather than trying to understanding it, receive the harmony that it brings to us.
Join the Holy Trinity.
Come Holy Spirit!
On the feast of Pentecost, which many consider to be the birthday of the church, we are reminded that we are not left alone in the world after Jesus' ascension. Jesus sends us the holy spirit to teach and remind us of his love for us. Enkindle the hearts of the faithful Holy Spirit!
Apostolic foundation.
I have said these things to you while I am still with you. The 6th Sunday of Easter continues to present key aspects of our faith and practice in relation to Jesus's resurrection, in particular the apostolic foundation upon which believers ought to build their lives upon.
Allow the holy spirit to guide us.
The Gospel this Sunday sounds so simple: "Love one another."
But it is not easy to do in real life. Hence, we have the assurance from the Lord himself: "As I have loved you, so you should love one another." Let us 'source out' the power to love from the very love that Jesus has for us. We are 'loved' so we also have the power to love.
The Good Shepherd knows his sheep; he cares for them and they will never perish. But the Shepherd is also the Lamb who has been offered for the life of the world, by whose blood we have been washed and saved.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm
Breakfast with Jesus.
The readings of the 3rd Sunday of Easter continue to explore the effects of Jesus's resurrection on the disciples. These effects could be summed up as gifts as the disciples are accorded a special dignity because of their connection to the conqueror of death, the Risen Lord. Take heart, be encouraged to spread these gifts with others!
The Lord says, "See, I am doing something new!"
May we perceive the marvels the Lord is doing in our lives as we draw nearer to the day of salvation!
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm
Half-way in our Lenten journey, we meditate on the touching parable of the Prodigal Son where we 'taste and see' the unconditional love of the Father. He welcomes with open arms both the pleasure-loving son (younger) and the duty-driven, judgmental son (elder). May God's offer of reconciliation be our source of rejoicing!
Reading of Year C: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm
Feeling spiritually lost sometimes?
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent reflect on the image of the spiritual wilderness. Like us, many biblical characters were lost and confused at various crucial points of their lives.
Their stories provide insights on the ways to overcome these states of desolation.
Keep the faith to fight uncertainty.
The second Sunday of lent readings are stories of several biblical characters who find themselves in a state of uncertainty and confusion. In the end, it was faith in the Lord which pulled them through.
Lost? Come join us.
Professing the Faith.
Lent is a time of preparation for the celebration & commemoration of the events foundational to our faith. The readings of this first Sunday of Lent explore the meaning of faith and suggest how best to express it. How do you profess your faith?
Good advice to live by.
Using ordinary images from daily life, this Sunday's readings teach a message about living an integrate life which will allow both our soul and body to reach heaven. Come and share your good fruits with your family.
Looking ahead and planning accordingly.
It is an advantage for us to look at life from a broader and far reaching perspective and not just the here and now. It helps us to focus our purpose and to find the role of God in our lives. Sunday's readings demonstrate the importance of this so that we can make the right life choices. Come, discuss and to help one another.
Free your conscience.
Thereadings reflect on freeing ourselves from our conscience so we can be more effective in bringing the good news to others. The reflections start by appreciating the grace of God, his calming presence helps us to examine ourselves honestly, and then we can move forward to spread his good news effectively. Come and learn to set your conscience free.
Listening to the Lord's words will set you free.
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time begins the journey through the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke reveals Jesus's mission to liberate us from the burdens of our daily lives. Come listen.
You are invited to a wedding - a Divine one!
This week's readings mark the transition to Ordinary time. It leads us through the "Ordinary" moments of Jesus's ministry - his teaching and miracles. Each moment is part of God's design to make us his people. Today's readings describe this design through a marriage metaphor.
The journey of professing joy.
The Christmas season concludes with the celebration of Jesus's baptism. It marks the beginning of Jesus public ministry, which will culminate in his death and resurrection. Jesus's work is presented as a journey from sadness to joy.
Readings here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm
Christmas is four days away. Today's reflection reminds us that the Mystery of Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery are the two sides of the same coin. One is incomplete without the other. Enjoy and God bless!
Happy Gaudete Sunday!
The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete Sunday". The latin word "Gaudette" means "Rejoice". The rejoicing not from material prosperity but genuine joy from eager anticipation of God's salvation. Rejoicing in God's presence even amid pain.
The time of grace or "kairos" is happening here and now to people who welcome the Word of God in the desert of their lives. How does this come about?
Through "Metanoia" - the continuous transformation of minds and hearts so as to understand and share in God's "vision-mission" for all of humanity until "all flesh sees the salvation of God."
Find the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120824.cfm
“Coming in Majesty”
Welcome to the start of the new liturgical year C!
As an expectant mother prepares for the arrival of her baby, every important event in our lives is preceded by a period of expectation and preparation.
The coming of Christ is such an event and consequently, the Church sets aside the period of Advent to help us to prepare for his arrival.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm
A different Kingship
Christ the King concludes the liturgical year. Kingship is usually associated with abundant wealth, power and prestige. But what kind of a king is Jesus who enjoyed none of these privileges? How has Jesus's kingship manifested itself to you?
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm
Salvation through Jesus.
We have reached the end of the readings for the ordinary time. Next Sunday's celebration of Christ the King has its own set of readings. Sunday's readings focus on the glorification of Jesus, and his return at the end of time as the saviour. Come help each other be prepared.
Wisdom from widows
Two of today’s readings contain stories of widows in desperate life circumstances.
These stories teach essential lessons in recognizing and reaching for abundant and lasting life.
Come and find out.
Is God too demanding to require us to love Him with ALL our hearts, ALL our souls and ALL our strength?
Modern people are multi-tasking. It is impossible to love God with ALL our strength. But nothing is impossible for God. Jesus is able to power up our mustard-seed like faith to move mountains. So, Jesus is able to charge up our 0.1% strength to love Him. Amen.
Do you agree? Come and share.
Readings for this week: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm
Let your faith bring you hope and grace.
We are used to thinking that all people qualify for discipleship. This is true. However, today's readings teach that we must respond with Faith for the hope and grace to come. Come join us so that you too may partake in God's
Entrusted with the Mission.
Pope John Paul II, addressing thousands of young people at the 8th World Youth Day in Denver, USD said, "Do not be afraid to go out on the streets like the first apostles who preached Christ and the Good news of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages."
How do you profess the good news?
Click here to download the Mission Sunday Readings.
Following Jesus
Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor...then come, follow me."
Today’s readings focus on the demands of radical discipleship. Following Jesus which involves non-attachment to material things appears impossible to us. But let us remember, all things are possible for God.
Harmony
God created the universe as a harmonious assembly to sustain and nurture life. This Sunday's readings focus on the relationship within the human family, men, women and the children of course. After all, Jesus says we all belong to God and we are his brother and sister. Come my family.
Our God is a God who embraces all and has a special predilection for the smallest and the poorest. In Jesus, his Son, God continues to call us to experience and share this universal love.
Download Sunday reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092924.cfm
The liturgy for this Sunday invites us to consider the true wisdom of following Jesus in the path of servanthood and childlikeness. Let us ask God's Spirit to grant us this wisdom that we may overcome all craving for false greatness and worldly values.
Who do you say I am?
Jesus asks. This Sunday's readings invite us to reflect on the theme of right commitments. Life is full of choices. A believer must have a firm base and stand by the choices he or she has made. If you recognize Jesus as the Son of God, will you bear his cross with him?
God's favor.
The readings of this Sunday are on the theme of God's grace. God wants us to open our eyes and ears to receive his healing grace. His only request is for us to be faithful.
The Lord's words this Sunday challenge us to look deeply into our hearts, where the spirit of the law resides deeply. Are we ready to do this and make our act of worship consistent with our life?
As we reach the end of John 6 which we have been reading for the past 4 Sundays, we are challenged to make a decision: shall we 'remain with Jesus' even if his teaching is hard to understand and to live out? May the Spirit help us accept the challenge of faithful discipleship.
Reading for this week: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm
Receiving Divine Nourishment to gain wisdom
Receiving divine nourishment is all about receiving Jesus. He wants to remain in us and us in him. This will provide us with the wisdom to practice our faith together as a community so that we can all receive eternal salvation. Won't you join us please to taste the goodness of the Lord?
Nourishment for life
3rd Sunday of a 5 Sunday series on the bread of life.
1st week was how just 5 Barley loaves and 2 fish filled the crowd. 2nd week was the wrong breads will not satisfy your hunger. 3rd week Jesus reminds us his nourishment will give us eternal life. Therefore, anything we do we must do it with the love of Christ in mind.
Looking for the Wrong Bread of Life.
2nd Sunday of a 5 Sunday series on the bread of life.
Last week, we began to understand the nourishment of the 5 barley loaves and 2 fish. This second Sunday, in the bread of life sequence, discloses the alarming possibility of looking for the wrong type of nourishment, and seeking sustenance for life from the wrong sources. Sound familiar?
Nourishing one another.
For the next five Sundays, the readings will follow a sequence of readings based on the "bread of life" from Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. The unifying theme is that of Jesus, sustaining believers through the provision of special nourishment. This Sunday, let's start with five barley loaves and two fish.
Readings for this week: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072824.cfm
Come home to God
Sunday's readings focus on gathering of that which has been scattered. This original God intended harmony was lost plunging the world and the human community into disunity. God will not allow his design to be disfigured. He is calling you to gather to restore harmony with each other and him.
How will you respond?
Our lady the best disciple
This Sunday, our church of OLMC celebrates the feast of OLMC. The readings are all in honor of our lady who teaches us to open to God and his will without fear; always have faith, hope and love; and to pray to find God in all that happens around us.
Strength in weakness, is it possible?
This Sunday we reflect on this theme. In our society, strengths and weaknesses are usually considered in opposition to one another. However, in the biblical understanding, they are often presented as complementary. We are weak but strengthened by the Grace of Christ.
Come gather!
Generosity from the heart
Sunday's liturgy calls for a reflection on one of the most important human virtues that connect us to others in our communities - generosity.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/063024.cfm
Reinstating Harmony
The storms of the human society and hearts feature regularly in the biblical texts. This Sunday's liturgy brings focus on these storms and God's restorative powers. Do you have a storm to be calmed?
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062324.cfm
Flourishing with God
God sustains all growth and development. However, the life of faith is always a collaborative effort, a relationship with human response necessary for God’s work to bear fruit.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061624.cfm
"How can Satan cast out Satan?"
Healing the Disrupted World. The human community is full of strife and conflict. Today's readings honestly acknowledge this disturbing but undeniable circumstance, but also show God's plan for the restoration and healing of his disrupted creation.
The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the new covenant between God and us. This new covenant was made through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and was sealed through his blood, the blood of his promise to us.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm
I am with you always.
What a privilege to have God call us his children and for us to call him our father. Nothing can be closer than family. Our father is the lover, his son is the beloved and the holy spirit is the communication of that love. As God's children, we are now joined inseparably to the love of God. Join us to feel his grace.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052624.cfm
Empowered for the Mission
Last Sunday's Ascension readings focused on entrusting the disciples with continuing Jesus's mission in the world. Pentecost continues with this theme presenting the coming of the Spirit upon us and the beginning of the Church and its mission.
We are entrusted with the Mission.
This Sunday's readings, Jesus, before he ascends into heaven reminds us of our honorable mission: to spread his good news with the eyes of our heart. Come hear Jesus's last words.
Immersed in God's Love
This Sunday's readings have a central theme of God's unconditional love for all. Action speaks louder than words and we saw his love manifested when he sent his only son to be brutally killed so that we might be saved.
We've all experienced his love especially when we are most down and out. Come again and gather to feel the joy of his love.
I am the way, the truth and the light
The fifth Sunday of Easter addresses the question of genuineness and integrity of discipleship. Listening to the Lord allows us to be in one with him, the truth and spread his love to others. Come for his love.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm
I am the good shepherd.
"And I lay down my life for the sheep, I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold, I must bring them also." Will you be a shepherd to your friends and family as well?
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm
Understanding the Scriptures
A lot have been revealed to us and the answers are found in the readings. This is precisely why bible studies are important as we uncover these life saving messages in the readings. Come join us.
The 8th day of Easter (Easter Octave): together with Thomas, we profess "my Lord and my God" and like the first Christian community, we respond to the challenge of authentic witness to the Risen Lord by having 'one heart, one mind' with all those who believe.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040724.cfm
The Covenant of Life.
The readings for this Sunday focuses on the new covenant or the agreement God has with us. Listen to why a new covenant was needed and how it was established through his son Jesus.
Rejoice in the middle of Lent!
Yes and be encouraged by God's promise to us. Coming Sunday is also known as Laetare Sunday or the Sunday of Rejoicing. Be encouraged! God's promise is yours. Keep the faith!
Readings > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031024-YearB.cfm
God crafted his commandments with love and gave it to us to help us reach home together as a united community. Lets listen to what he says in today's readings.
Obeying God.
Last Sunday we learnt that God is in control and his covenant of salvation with us. If we believe God has our best interest at heart, then we need to learn how to obey him which is the theme to today's readings. The word "obedience" comes from Latin and means "to listen intently". It means to be attentive to the ways in which God reveals himself and to respond to the invitation to accept and follow God's will and guidance.
Let God be your guide: This Sunday we begin the season of Lent, a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter, the most important season in the church's calendar.Today's readings help us to realize that God governs the world and overseas each person' life. Are you ready to place yourself under God's guidance?
Enduring Suffering.
This Sunday's reading all feature the theme of suffering. In its countless and diverse forms, it inevitably is part of our daily lives.Guided by God's word, we can face suffering with confidence and trust. Come and God will give you rest.
True Authority.
This Sunday's readings focuses on true God-given authority. Moses, Paul and Jesus spoke with this authority and were empowered to act as God's servants and spoke his words fearlessly.
As such, they were able to fulfil God's will and accomplish God's purposes in this world.
Change of Heart: This Sunday's readings ask us to repent and undergo a change of heart. This change begins with listening to the voice of God attentively and to respond to it through a change in the focus of our lives.
Rejoice! It is Gaudete Sunday. Think of all the graces big and small the Lord has given us. Despite the challenges we face day to day, in the end, our Father will not let us down. Keep praying, rejoicing and spreading the good news.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121723.cfm
Repent, change and make straight your way for the Lord while there is still time. Ask the holy spirit for the Lord to guide you to be the person he wants you to be.
Rejoice! Christ the King is here for the final judgement. God will lead his sheep to restful waters and will refresh your soul. But before that, Jesus asks when he was hungry and thirsty, were you there for him? Join us to understand how to be prepared for our final judgement.
Be prepared and develop your love for the Lord. It is the second last Sunday of the year. It is really time to prepare and develop your love for the Lord. The readings will teach us how to fear and love the Lord.
Be Prepared! It is the last three Sundays of the liturgical year and the final three parables of Jesus. Come and listen to help us prepare for eternal life.
Practice what you preach. It was not easy and it is still not easy. Jesus invites us to discover in the readings how to overcome this.
God is love and he wants us to love one another as he does. He is always here for us, especially when we need it the most. Can we imitate him?
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm
In a world filled with conflicts and turmoil, we really need to come together, put our differences aside. The readings of Mission Sunday shows us the way. Jesus says "I am with you always".
God invites you to a feast where there will be choice wines and rich food in verdant pastures near restful waters. He will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Will you join him without conditions? Listen as we hear the readings for this Sunday
Sour grapes. This week's readings are interesting in that it raises the question of what can make us go against God's commands. What produces sour grapes in God's vineyard and how we can change that. This is timely as the Synod is also trying to address the same issue through prayer, listening, and walking together with compassion.
Our Lord never tires of calling people to conversion. Every moment of our life is an opportune moment to listen to him and do his will. He calls us not just to ''talk our talk" but "walk our talk."
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100123.cfm
Forgiveness ... such a hard word but we all need it. It is like the air we breathe. Come join us to see how this week's readings help us to forgive and to receive forgiveness from one another.
Through Christ and in Christ, God reconciles us to himself, and gives us the ministry of reconciliation.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091023.cfm
The call to discipleship: to deny oneself, carry one's cross and follow Jesus. It is a call that challenges us to be 'renewed by the transformation of our minds.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090323.cfm
Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" He asks us the same question today: "Why are you here, following me? Who am I to you?"
Reading for this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082723.cfm
Whatever your race, whatever your condition in life, rich or poor, happy or sad, God wants to give you his peace of mind if only you follow him. He is extending his hands to you now as you read this. Rest in his yolk.
How fragile we are ... When we are down and in trouble, God is always there to handhold us if we let him. Hear it first hand from Elijah, Peter and Paul. Grace be with you.
Download the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081323.cfm
The Lord knows our road in life is not always easy and filled with twists and turns but he asks you to let him be your light shining in the dark. He assures us that the day will come when the morning star rises in your hearts. Until then, transform to be the butterfly you are meant to be.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080623.cfm
What do you Treasure in your life? This Sunday's readings focus on the theme of finding what really gives us joy and a peace of mind in life. When you have found it, what do you do with it?
Meditate on this in preparation for this Sunday's celebration.
The world is filled with the unrighteous and yet God is patient, he wants us all to be saved. This grace and power of God is offered to us through the holy spirit.
Ask the holy spirit to be with you as you meditate on this week's beautiful readings.
Come and learn from Mary, the first and best Apostle of Christ. She will pray for you for his son's intercession. Jesus's grace for us is overflowing.
Readings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPMI89i_sW-qZY5BXDvT1EOZOFDVSnke/view?usp=sharing
Let God wipe away every tear in your eye. Jesus tells us in the readings how to realize our deepest desire, which is the desire for God and not for passing things that only bring temporary comfort. Come join and find rest for ur soul.
Christ welcomes you. How great it feels to be hospitable and be on the receiving end of a friendly welcome. Christ is welcoming you. Come and he will give you rest.
Get the readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070223.cfm
Do not fear. Do you find life and living in faith can at times be challenging and tiresome? Come and find rest, encouragement and hope from the Saints in today's readings.
Building God's Nation. This Sunday's readings focuses on the theme of the emergence of a new people, a new community which God has established as its own nation. You are part of this nation. Come and learn more.
We celebrate the body and blood of Christ this Sunday. Each time we receive the Holy Communion, a miracle happens. We are spiritually fed, united in each other, and Divinity is united with humanity.
Trinity Sunday and Immeasurable Love: The celebration of the Holy Trinity contains the mystery of God, his nature and character. Best known is "In the name of Father, Son and of the Holy Spirit". Today's reading however draws attention to the nature of the Trinity. It is to something which unites the three, that is God's immeasurable love for us.
Happy Pentecost Sunday! The Voice, the Blood and the Life.
The coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, known as Pentecost, is the beginning of the Church's existence and its expansion. The feast's rich readings employ the images of the voice, blood and life to describe the central role of the Holy Spirit in the beginning, and in life of this new community of faith.
The Feast of the Ascension celebrates Jesus’ ascent to heaven. The readings draw attention to the issue of the right use of authority and power, themes which occur repeatedly in today’s readings.
Spiritual resurrection: Pentecost is around the corner now. 6th Sunday of Easter’s readings emphasize that Jesus’ resurrection provides meaning and direction for our lives. Because of its attention to the Holy Spirit, this Sunday’s readings also begins to prepare for the concluding celebration of the Easter season, Pentecost. Get the Sunday readings and join us to invoke the Holy Spirit.
It’s Easter but not all is well.
Halfway through the Easter, season and the readings very realistically addresses the issue of tensions within individual Christians and as the church starts to form. Whilst the resurrection of Jesus changed everything, we remain in a world with tensions and conflicts which may weaken our faith. Join us to understand. Link to download Sunday's reading.
Finding the right door to God: Many people will come to you claiming they have divine inspiration or they are sent from God and give you spiritual advice. Come join us to find the gate to the true Shepherd. Get the 4th Sunday of Easter readings.
Hopes and Expectations Revised
The third Sunday of Easter continues to focus on the resurrection, and on how it changes people’s hopes and expectations for the future. Through his resurrection, Jesus dramatically revised and modified these hopes and expectations, giving his followers a glimpse of what God intended and prepared for them.
Readings : https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042323.cfm
Do you believe in the greatest gift? Even doubting apostle Thomas found it difficult. It’s not always easy but through this belief you may have life in his name. Join us to find the answers.
Find the Reading for this Sunday here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm
We come to the ultimate question of life and death. The readings this Sunday counter this seemingly inevitable reality of death with a message of hope. Join us to find this hope.
“Go, wash in the pool of Siloam”: Today’s readings teach that our way of seeing and evaluating others, needs God’s healing touch.
What do I thirst for most? Where can I find “water” to satisfy that thirst? Am I experiencing emptiness and desolation in my journey of faith? What do I need to satisfy my spiritual thirst?
Read the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent here.
This is my beloved son, listen to him.
The decision to trust and obey God must be connected with our willingness to listen to God’s voice.
Click here for the readings of this Sunday.
Trustful obedience: Jesus invites you to begin your Lenten journey with him. He asks you to become persons who live in trusting obedience to God. You may find the reading here.
"Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect." What does this mean?
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This Sunday readings considers how following the commandments deeply with the help of the Holy Spirit brings us the grace of God
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This week's readings tell us to seek God's path. The psalm sings of God’s faithfulness and kindness. The second reading reminds us that the world might consider our path as a foolish one. In the gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, which lay out what it means to follow Him.
Please find today's reading here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012923.cfm
The reading in this Sunday following the Epiphany of the Lord, the readings are still talking the baptism of our Lord, focuses on the theme of renewing our faith and reassurances from God. God gives us hope and He will never let us on our own.
Link to readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm
This is our journey to get closer to God... Who are the stars of your life? What can we learn from the three wise men about following Jesus' path?
Readings of this episode: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010823.cfm
"What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race." (Jn 1:4). We are looking for meaning. We need lights... we need the light of wisdom, the light of hope, the light of peace. You may find the readings here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-day.cfm
This Sunday's readings challenge us to look beyond our own understanding and to have faith.
Greetings and welcome to Gaudete Sunday. Advent is a time of expectation and patience. As we near the last Sunday of Advent, we should be rejoicing about what's ahead. Let's check out this Bible sharing to learn about the Third Sunday of Advent. Please find the readings here.
The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent for Year A are a call to repentance. Repentance involves more than a change of heart, but also a commitment to act in repentance. Readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120422.cfm
Welcome to the first Sunday of the liturgical year A. Unexpectedly, the group has already discussed and reflected on the 'end of the world'. This is to reflect on whether we are ready for Jesus to come and take us to his right side if he comes. Let's explore what reflections are worth taking away.
Please refer here for this Sunday's readings.
Jesus is our king, but he is not a king like those in this world. He frees us from fear and death. On this final Sunday of the liturgical year, let's explore more of what our brothers and sisters have shared. Click here to read today's reading.
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, this week's readings remind us to prepare ourselves even more before the Lord comes to us. Let's hear how our brothers and sisters share their views on this.
You may find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111322.cfm
On the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we discussed the big picture of life. We believe the current life is not the only life. There is an afterlife with God. Let's tune into this podcast and learn from the group. You can get the readings here.
"Therefore you rebuke offenders little by little..." (Wis 12:2). This week's readings are about calling us to repentance. Usually we cannot get it right at first, and God gives us a lot of time and space until we are mature. Listen to this episode to learn about the readings and the beautiful Gospel story.
You may find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103022.cfm
This week we celebrate Mission Sunday instead of Ordinary Time's 30th Sunday. During the Last Supper, Jesus gave us his Eucharist and prayed for us, and this is the reason we have such a unique love-gifted relationship with Jesus. As a calling on Mission Sunday, we are passing on Jesus' love to one another. Let's listen to these readings for the messages they convey:
First Reading: A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (60:1-6)
Second Reading: A reading from the Book of Revelation (1:3-8)
Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (17:11b, 17-23)
This Sunday's theme focuses on the importance and persistence of prayer. The first reading begins with Moses becoming tired while praying and Aaron and Hur supporting him, which has laid the foundation for prayer. Following the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow, who kept bothering the judge until he listened.
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On the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus healed all ten lepers and told them that faith was essential to healing. Tune in to this episode and see what Jesus asks us to do: stand up and take action. We will be able to perceive and grow in our faith.
You may find the readings here.
You've probably been through this before. Sometimes we think that God hasn't heard our prayers. Readings of this Sunday remind us to remain patient and to have faith in God. God has His own plan. 'Mission' has its own time. Tune in to this episode to find out more.
Here's the reading for this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100222.cfm
The readings for today call us to care about others. Walking away from your comfort zone and helping those in need.
You may find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm
Have a blessed Sunday.
No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and mammon. (Lk 16:13)
You may find the readings of this Sunday here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. (Lk 15:7)
You may find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091122.cfm
Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. LK 14:33
You may find the readings of the day here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090422.cfm
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. (Lk 14:11)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082822.cfm
Jesus: "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough...." （Lk:13:24)
Please find readings of the Sunday here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082122.cfm
Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! (Lk 12:49)
Please find today's readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081422.cfm
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. (Lk 12:40)
Please find readings of the Sunday here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080722.cfm
But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;
and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’
Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves
but are not rich in what matters to God. (Lk 12:20-21)
Here are today's readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073122.cfm
"For everyone who asks, receives;
and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Full reading here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072422.cfm
"Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." Lk 10:42
Thank you for listening to Sunday Best! Bible Sharing. You may find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071722.cfm
“Do whatever he tells you.”
We are celebrating the feast of OLMC and here are the readings.
First reading: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14
Second reading: A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (4:4-7)
Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (2:1-11)
'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.' Lk 10:1-12, 17-20
Readings reference: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070322.cfm
I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. (Jn 6:51)
Find the readings of the day here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061922.cfm
When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. Jn 16:13
Find today's readings here.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 2:4
Find here for readings of the day: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060522-day.cfm
You are witnesses of these things. Lk 24:48
Here's the readings > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052922-ascension.cfm
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give it to you.
(Jn 14:27)
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I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you. Jn 13:34
Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. Jn 8:1-11
The Transfiguration of the Lord - While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. Lk 9:28b-36