August 29, 2010 August 29, 2010. 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give as God gives, in humility and love.

Reading I: Sirach 3:17-18, 20 and 28-29. Conduct your affairs with humility.

Reading II: Hebrews 12:18-19 and 22-24a. You have drawn near to the city of the living God.

Gospel: Luke 14:1 and 7-14. Whoever exalts self shall be humbled and whoever humbles self will be exalted.

Question of the Week: 1. What challenges do you face as you try to keep yourself humble? 2. What lessons have you learned in life so far to help you? 3. How does the grace of Christ assist you in this?

August 22, 2010 August 22, 2010. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Following Jesus sometimes means we must take a risk. The road is not always easy.

Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21. People will gather in the name of God from all nations.

Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7 and 11-13. Your trials in life bring you strength.

Gospel: Luke 13:22-30. Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.

Question of the Week: 1. Whom do you put ahead of yourself in your daily life? 2. What does it mean to be the big one and allow others to be first in line?

August 15, 2010 August 15, 2010. The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The power of God among us gives us strength.

Reading I: Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6 and 10. She was clothed with the sun and the moon.

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26. In Christ, all will come to life again.

Gospel: Luke 1:39-56. The Magnificat.

Question of the Week: 1. In your own words, describe the role which Mary played in the work of Christ. 2. How do you honor and revere Mary?

August 08, 2010 August 8, 2010. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not live in fear.

Reading I: Wisdom 18:6-9. You always protect us.

Reading II: Hebrews 11:1-2 and 8-19. In faith we believe even what we do not see.

Gospel: Luke 12:32-48. We must be ready for God to act in our lives at any time!

Question of the Week: God does not always lead us with clear signs. 1. What are some ways to keep yourself ready to respond when God speaks through the poor, rejected, or other ways? 2. How do you pay attention on a daily basis to the call of God?

August 01, 2010 August 1, 2010. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith helps us set Godly priorities.

Reading I: Ecclesiastes 1:2 and 2:21-23. What does all our work profit us?

Reading II: Colossians 3:1-5 and 9-11. Seek the things that are of Christ.

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21. What is really important to you?

Question of the Week: 1. What is your top priority in terms of life goals right now? 2. Who are the most important people in your life?

July 25, 2010 July 25, 2010. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Lord\'s Prayer is a map for us.

Reading I: Genesis 18:20-32. Will you sweep away the innocent with the guilty?

Reading II: Colossians 2:12-14. God made you alive with Christ - he has forgiven all your sins.

Gospel: Luke 11:1-13. Hallowed be your name.

Question of the Week: In the Lord\'s Prayer, which line strikes you as pertinent to your life right now? Pray this prayer slowly and intentionally today.