Our Great Journey
This week our theme is “Humbled and Exalted” based on Luke 14:1, 7-14/ Lucas 14:1, 7-14
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Opening Prayer:
All pray the Sign of the Cross
Labor Day Prayer Reflect on the dignity of work this Labor Day weekend.
God our Creator, we are the work of your hands. Guide us in our work, that we may do it, not for ourselves, but for the common good. Make us alert to injustice, ready to stand in solidarity, that there may be dignity for all in labor and in labor’s reward. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Joseph, the Worker, pray for us. (Adapted from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers.)
Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.
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Things to talk about:
- According to this parable, what kind of people are invited to the Kingdom of God?
- Jesus is teaching us to be humble. What is humility and why is it good to be humble? When is it difficult to be humble?
- Jesus also teaches us to do good deeds without expecting anything in return. Why is this a good thing? Think about a time when you did something kind for someone and did not expect anything from them.
Things to do:
- Look for an opportunity this week to do something nice for someone without letting them do anything in return.
- Discuss that we sometimes fall into the trap of wanting too many things and that, in the Our Father, we pray for “our daily bread,” meaning that we pray for only what we really need in life.
Closing Prayer
Conclude by praying the Our Father.
Name those who need our prayers. Close with the Sign of the Cross.
Catholic Insights
Meals played an important role in the society in which Jesus lived. More than a time for sharing nourishment, it was a time to share ideas and to model different aspects of social relationships.
Jesus tells a parable, giving advice to both guests and hosts about finding true happiness at the heavenly banquet.
Luke gives us not only advice on how to approach the end times but also on how to live according to Jesus’ vision of a good society. Luke’s Gospel also teaches how the Church must be part of bringing about this society. It is another example in Luke’s Gospel of the reversal the kingdom brings about.
Did you know…Transfiguration has been gifted with a new Tabernacle in memory of Fr. Fernando. Stop in the narthex of the church to view the new tabernacle before it is installed in the chapel.
Watch the video, “Mysteries of the Tabernacle” on the FORMED website.
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Resources adapted from 52Sundays.com, Celebrating the Lectionary, At Home with the Word, Celebrating Families, Sunday Connection
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