FAITH SHARING ON sUNDAY'S GOSPEL
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
If you would like to learn more about faith sharing opportunities or resources, contact Julie Allington – 838-832
September 11, 2011 – Forgive As God Forgives
Take 10 minutes to share your faith with your family or friends, at the beginning of Parish Committee meetings, etc.
Opening Prayer:
Father in heaven, Creator of all, look down upon your people in their moments of need, for you alone are the source of our peace. Bring us to the dignity which distinguishes the poor in spirit and show us how great is the call to serve, that we may share in the peace of Christ who offered his life in the service of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Proclaim the Gospel:
Matthew 18:21-35 (The Unforgiving Servant)
(Other Readings: Sirach 27:30-28:9; Romans 14:7-9)
Invitation to Share:
Throughout the gospel, Jesus teaches us little by little the secrets of the reign of God. We learn that God is good, generous and forgiving, and we must be too! Do I feel confident enough on God's love in my own life to forgive those around me? Why, or why not? If not, how can I become more aware of God's abounding love for me?
(from PrayerTime, Cycle A)
Ending Prayer:
Jesus, you forgave your killers even as they nailed you to the cross. Teach us to forgive, to forget ourselves in love, to take the tremendous risk of letting go. Send your spirit into our lives to move our hearts and shape our souls so that we might forgive those who have sinned against us. Amen.
(from PrayerTime)
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September 18, 2011 – The Generosity of God
Take 10 minutes to share your faith with your family or friends, at the beginning of Parish Committee meetings, etc.
Opening Prayer:
Father in heaven, the perfection of justice is found in your love and all mankind is in need of your law. Help us to find this love in each other that justice may be attained through obedience to your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen.
Proclaim the Gospel:
Matthew 20:1-16 (The Workers in the Vineyard)
(Other Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Phil 1:20-24, 27)
Invitation to Share:
God's grace is so large, and His love is so far-reaching that everyone who responds when called will be treated as an equal daughter or son of God. When have I experienced God's generous love, even though I was slow to respond? How do I resist God's love, refuse to undertake the labor of love to which God is calling me? What can I do to overcome this resistance?
(from PrayerTime, Cycle A)
Ending Prayer:
O God, whose generous love we receive, create in us hearts ready for your vineyard, and hands able to work for you. Guide us to understand your call, to desire your will, and to go to work when you invite us. Send your Spirit into our lives to make us loving women and men, so your reign will be established on earth as in heaven. Amen.
(from PrayerTime, Cycle A)
If you would like to learn more about faith sharing opportunities or resources, contact Julie Allington – 838-8324
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