The Word of God

All the people were weeping as they heard
the words of the Law.

Neh.8:9

Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled
in your hearing.

Lk. 4:21

Catholics often get teased for not knowing the Bible very well. While this is often overstated (I think we know a lot of Scripture as it shows up in the liturgy), there is a grain of truth to this critique. We often don’t have the devotion to daily reading of the scripture that some of our Protestant brothers and sisters have. We go to Mass on Sunday and hear the readings and preaching but for many of us, that is all.

The church “forcefully and specifically” urges us to come to know Jesus “by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures” (CCC #133). And St. Jerome reminds us that...

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Mealtime Moments...

Remember, a weekly meaningful meal is a key discipleship skill. You can even make them more meaningful by having a "faith talk" around the table. Here is a gentle starter question to get the ball rolling:

Where do you spend most of your free time/day?

Find out what their day to day looks like. It’ll be easy to start up a conversation about any of the things they do on the regular.

And for that "faith talk"...

based on this weekend's readings

TAKE TIME TO CHAT

Luke begins his Gospel by saying that he "investigated everything accurately anew" so that his readers would realize the "certainty" of his teaching. Why do you think it was important to begin the Gospel this way?

Jesus returns to Galilee after his baptism. Galilee is about 70 miles away from where John baptized Jesus. With no tv, no internet, and no cell phones, how do you think the news of Jesus spread throughout the whole region? What do you think people were saying about Jesus?

Re-read the prophecy from Isaiah in today's Gospel. This prophecy describes Jesus. Describe Jesus in your own words.

... or you can just use these questions at a meal or any time for a "faith walk"!

Adult Question: What do you believe that the anointing you received at baptism requires you to do?
Child Question: What could you do this week for someone who has less than you?