Sunday Gospel - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Gospel Mk 1:21-28

Then they came to (1) Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.
In their synagogue was a man with an (2) unclean spirit;
he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Read the Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

Gospel Summary
Jesus called two sets of brothers to be his disciples. First he called Andrew and his brother Simon. He then came upon James and John who left their father and their boat to follow Jesus. The summon of Jesus had to have been inviting beyond doubt, because these four men immediately left their means of livelihood and families to follow a dynamic, but unknown leader.

Reflection for Families
The faith and trust of these early disciples is hard to imagine. Everything Andrew, Peter, James, and John had known disappeared as they began a new way of living found in their company with Jesus. We often see these dramatic conversions among candidates in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and the Children’s Catechumenate. Something may have happened recently in a person’s life that brought them to the point of conversion. It is important that you help your family, along with the entire Christian family, to affirm and support these folks in the months ahead.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 25th, 2015

Reading 1 (Jonah 3:1-5,10)

God sent the prophet Jonah to the people of the pagan city of Nineveh. The people of Nineveh were doing many sinful things, and Jonah warned them of God's anger. The people listened to Jonah. They turned from their evil ways, believed in God, fasted, and did penance. Because of their change of heart, God spared them.

No matter who we are, we all need God's mercy and forgiveness. Like the people of Nineveh, we are to turn away from evil and return to God without delay.

Discussion Questions 

Who are the people in today's world that help us to turn away from sin and evil behavior? Do we always listen to the Jonahs in our lives? Why or why not? How do you sometimes help others to turn back to God and do the right thing?

How does celebrating Reconciliation show that we have had a change of heart?

Lời nguyện giáo dân - tháng 2/2015

CHÚA NHẬT 4 THƯỜNG NIÊN B (01/02/2015)

Lời của Chúa Kitô có sức mạnh giải thoát con người khỏi sự dữ và tội lỗi. Với lòng tin tưởng, chúng ta hãy bày tỏ lên Chúa Cha những ước nguyện chân thành:

1.      Xin Chúa cho mọi thành phần trong Hội Thánh luôn cảm nhận được rằng Lời Chúa kitô đầy Thần Khí và có sức mạnh tái sinh.

2.      Xin Chúa cho các dân tộc trên thế giới biết nỗ lực xây dựng tình huynh đệ và phục vụ hạnh phúc cho con người.

3.      Xin Chúa cho những người đang đau khổ tinh thần và thể xác tìm được sức mạnh và niềm an ủi nơi Lời Chúa.

4.      Xin Chúa cho mọi người đang tham dự phụng hôm nay biết đi vào đời sống mới đẹp lòng Chúa.

Lạy Cha, cha đã sai Con một Cha là Đức Giêsu Kitô xuống thế gian để giải thoát con người khỏi ách tội lỗi nặng nề, nay chúng con đang trông chờ ơn Chúa như sương trời tưới gội, xin nhậm lời chúng con cầu nguyện với lòng tin tưởng khao khát. Chúng con cầu xin, nhờ Đức Kitô Chúa chúng con.

Jesus called His first disciples (John 1: 35 - 42)

What's the question?

What can we learn from Jesus inviting his first disciples to follow him?

Kids' answers 

“We can learn from John the Baptist to tell people who Jesus really is. John had many followers himself, but he didn’t try to compete with Jesus.” Danae, 10

“Jesus invited simple fishermen to follow him. I think he did that to show us that God’s love is for everyone, not just the people who are pretty, smart or popular.” Emily, 12

“We can learn that once we learn about Jesus, we should tell others.” Anna, 10

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 18th, 2015.

Reading 1 (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19)

Reflection

Samuel was a young boy who grew up in the Temple. His teacher was Eli. God loved Samuel very much. In this story, God calls to Samuel in his sleep. Because Samuel is not used to hearing God’s voice, he runs to Eli, thinking his teacher has called him. When this happens a third time, Eli tells Samuel to answer God by saying, "Speak, for your servant is listening." For the rest of his life Samuel listened to God. He became a great prophet among his people. God speaks to us in many ways, especially in the sacraments and through God’s word in the Bible. Sometimes God speaks to us in the beauty of nature. Often he speaks to us in the events of our lives. Most of all, God comes to us in the love and in the needs of other people.

Discussion Questions

Can you hear God’s voice today? How will you answer?

QUY LUẬT ẤM CHÉN

Hai thầy trò đang ngồi đọc sách trước hiên, người học trò ra điều nghĩ ngợi, rời mắt khỏi trang sách và hỏi thầy:

“Thưa thầy, làm thế nào để khiến người khác nghe mình ạ?”

Người thầy đưa mắt nhìn học trò và nói:

“Con vào nhà pha cho thầy ấm trà.”