January 21, 2013
Third Sunday and Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 28, 2013 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Opening PrayerJesus the Christ, you came into the world to win salvation for all people through your death and Resurrection. As we share our reflections on your word today, help us understand that you are truly the Messiah--the promised one … Read more...
January 7, 2013
Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Feast of the Baptism of Our LordJanuary 7, 2013Luke 3:15-16,21-22Opening PrayerJesus, through your baptism in the Jordan, you gained a full understanding that you were the Son of God. At our Baptism we became the adopted sons and daughters of God. Help us live out our roles as sons … Read more...
December 17, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Fulfillment of God's PromiseFourth Sunday of Advent, December 23, 2012Luke 1:39-45Opening PrayerHail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of … Read more...
December 3, 2012
Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9 | Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 16
Preparing for the Coming of the LordSecond Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2012Luke 3:1-6Opening PrayerGod, we pray that through hearing your word, our hearts will be ready this Christmas to again welcome the Christ child. May our acts of charity throughout the year condition each of us to be willing … Read more...
November 19, 2012
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King | The First Sunday of Advent
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 25, 2012 John 18:33b-37 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. … Read more...
November 5, 2012
Thirty-second and Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary TimeSunday, November 11 Mark 12:38-44 Opening PrayerJesus, you point out the widow to your disciples as a model of a person who trusts in God completely. Give us the same faith to be able to act as the widow did by risking it all and putting … Read more...
October 15, 2012
Break Open the Word Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 21-Oct-12 Mark 10:35-45 Opening Prayer Jesus, in Sunday's Gospel, you invite us to drink from your cup and to make sacrifices in our lives so that others may grow more deeply in their relationship with you. As we share our reflections … Read more...
October 1, 2012
Break Open the Word Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7-Oct-12 Mark 10:2-16 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know you are with us as we gather, because you told us that where two or more gather in your name, you are there (Matthew 18:20). We call on your presence in a special … Read more...
September 17, 2012
Break Open the Word Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 23-Sep-12 Mark 9:30-37 Opening Prayer Jesus, while we share your word today, we ask you to send your Holy Spirit among us in a special way. Help us more clearly understand your challenge to be servants of all. You tell us … Read more...
September 4, 2012
Break Open the Word Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9-Sep-12 Mark 7:31-37 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know justice and mercy meet in you. You are quick to extend your hand to heal and reshape our brokenness. We draw life from your loving kindness. You are even quicker to extend to … Read more...
August 27, 2012
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2012 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Opening Prayer Jesus, through your words that we reflect on today, you ask for a conversion of our hearts. You want us to have hearts guided by justice and compassion, hearts of love that inspire our actions toward you and … Read more...
August 13, 2012
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2012 John 6:51-58 Opening Prayer Jesus, in the Eucharist you offer yourself to us so we may share in your life. Your offering of your very self nurtures us and enables us to be your presence in the world today. As we receive … Read more...
July 10, 2012
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2012 Mark 6:7-13 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. Good and gracious God, … Read more...
June 11, 2012
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2012 Matthew 4:26-34 Opening Prayer In this Sundays Gospel, Mark uses seeds and their growth to speak about faith. Faith is a gift we are given at baptism. It is like a little seed planted within us that is nurtured and matures into … Read more...
May 28, 2012
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 3, 2012 Matthew 28:16-20 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. God, you … Read more...
May 21, 2012
Pentecost Sunday May 27, 2012 John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, as we gather today to reflect on the Gospel reading from John in preparation for the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we ask that you make us especially aware of your Holy Spirit acting in our lives. Just as … Read more...
May 14, 2012
The Ascension of Our Lord May 17, 2012 Mark 16:15-20 This week the Gospel e-news reflection you use will depend on decisions made by the bishops in your area. In some parishes, on May 20 you will observe the Ascension of our Lord and will read the Gospel of Mark … Read more...
May 7, 2012
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012 John 15:9-17 Opening Prayer God, your love for us is higher than the highest mountain, wider than the widest river, and deeper than the deepest sea. Continue to teach us how to share your love with everyone we meet. As you have loved … Read more...
April 30, 2012
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2012 John 15:1-8 Opening Prayer We gather today in your name, Jesus. You are the eternal source of life, the true vine from which we gain strength to live our faith. May our sharing of your Word bring us to a deeper understanding of … Read more...
April 23, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 Opening Prayer Jesus, as the good shepherd you continue to guide us to restful waters and to feed us through the Eucharist. May we take your example of caring for others deeply and integrate it into our way of living. May … Read more...
