The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2013 Matthew 1:18-24 Opening Prayer Jesus, help us to be aware of your voice in our world today and to understand more fully your will for us. In understanding your desired direction for us, just as Joseph did in the dream, we can … Read more...

The Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2013 Matthew 3:1-12 Opening Prayer Jesus, your words make it clear that we need to live out our Baptism in significant and profound ways. In the final assessment of our lives, it is the fruit of good deeds that will count. Send your … Read more...

The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2013 Luke 23:35-43 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know that you are the Christ and King over heaven and earth and, therefore, sit at the right hand of God the Father. We also know that you hear all … Read more...

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2013 Luke 20:27-38 Opening Prayer Jesus, thank you for helping us understand your promise of life after death and the resurrection of the body and soul. Continue to grace us with your understanding so that we will always be people of hope in … Read more...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013 Luke 18:9-14 Opening Prayer Jesus, you know our hearts. Give us hearts that are always humble and that seek truth. Help us remember that you are the judge of all hearts. Amen. Context Connection The Gospel opens with a wake-up call for … Read more...

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2013 Luke 17:11-19 Opening Prayer Jesus, help us see the many blessings that you provide in our lives and, in seeing, create grateful hearts within us. You know our needs even before we give voice to them in prayer. We thank you for … Read more...

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2013 Luke 16:19-31 Opening Prayer Jesus, help us see Lazarus in our world today, and, in seeing Lazarus, fill our hearts with compassion that will motivate us to action. Amen. Context Connection In examining Sunday's Gospel within the full context of chapter 16, … Read more...

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2013 Luke 15:1-32 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know you are the way, the truth, and the life. As we continue on life's path, help us always seek the truth. May our relationship with you, which is enriched by the truth, grow strong. Help … Read more...

August 25, 2013 Luke 13:22-30 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know you are the way, the truth, and the life. As we continue on life's path, help us always seek the truth. May our relationship with you, which is enriched by the truth, grow strong. Help us mature and come to … Read more...

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2013 Luke 10:25-37 Opening Prayer Jesus, as we share our reflections on the parable of the Good Samaritan, help us hear the story anew. Send your Spirit among us this day to help us examine how we may act with unity of heart … Read more...

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 23, 2013 Luke 9:18-24 Opening Prayer You may use the following short prayer or the prayer on page 6 of the peer leader's guide, or any member of the group may want to pray in his or her own words. Jesus, as we take … Read more...

The Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2013 John 16:12-15 Opening Prayer Jesus, send us your Holy Spirit to be among us as we share our reflections from the Gospel of John. We know that your Holy Spirit is with us always. Please help us be aware of the Spirit's presence … Read more...

Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordMay 12, 2013Luke 24:46-53 Opening PrayerJesus, before you ascended into heaven and took your place at the right hand of the Father, you commissioned your disciples to go into the world to proclaim your good news of repentance and forgiveness. We gather today in … Read more...

Fifth Sunday of EasterApril 28, 2013John 13:31-33a,34-35 Opening PrayerJesus, you direct us to love as you love. Your unconditional love is for all people because you recognize their fundamental value as human beings. You treat all people with dignity and respect because they are created in the image and likeness … Read more...

Third Sunday of EasterApril 14, 2013 John 21:1-19 Opening PrayerJesus, we know that you choose to make yourself known to us through the ordinary events in our lives. Help us to be vigilant so that we are able to discern your presence in our lives. May our sharing of your … Read more...

Palm SundayMarch 24, 2013 Luke 23:33-49 Opening Prayer Jesus, you assured us that where two or three of us gathered together in your name, you would be there in our midst. We recognize your presence among us as we gather today. We take time this week to reflect on your … Read more...

Fourth Sunday of LentMarch 10, 2013Luke 15:1-3,11-32 Opening PrayerJesus, in many different ways, you taught about God the Father's immense love. The parable of the father and his two sons helps us understand that when we approach God the Father with truly contrite hearts, we will experience his love and … Read more...

Second Sunday of LentFebruary 24, 2013 Luke 9:28b-36 Opening Prayer Jesus, thank you for letting us share in your glory through your Passion, death, and Resurrection. In the Transfiguration you gave your disciples a glimpse of that glory. Help us make prayer a priority in our lives, so that we … Read more...