St. Francis of Assisi Weekly Reflections

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

08-26-2018Question of the Week

Reading I: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b - Reminder of the divine goodness
Reading II: Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32—Christian wives and husbands
Gospel: John 6:60-69 - Effect of the bread of life discourse
Key Passage: This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the church. Each of you, however, should love his wife as himself, and a wife should respect her husband. (Ephesians 5:32–33)

Adults: In what way has the example of Christian marriage (your own or that of another couple) helped you understand the relationship between Christ and his church?

Kids: What can you do for your family to show them Jesus' love and care?

Lectura I: Josué 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b - Recordatorio de la bondad divina
Lectura II: Efesios 5: 21-32 o 5: 2a, 25-32 - esposas y esposos cristianos
Evangelio: Juan 6: 60-69 - Efecto del discurso del pan de vida
Pasaje Clave: Jesús dijo: "Los que comen mi carne y beben mi sangre tienen vida eterna, y yo los resucitaré en el día final." (Juan 6:54).

Adultos: ¿De qué manera el ejemplo del matrimonio cristiano (el suyo propio o el de otra pareja) lo ayudó a comprender la relación entre Cristo y su iglesia?

Niños: ¿Qué pueden hacer para que su familia les muestre el amor y cuidado de Jesús?

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