Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Reading 1 Reflection:
This encounter between Moses and God takes place on Mount Sinai after the Israelites have sinned by worshiping a golden calf. Yet God has forgiven them and is about to renew the covenant with Israel. Moses hears God identified as merciful, kind, forgiving, and faithful. On behalf of the unfaithful people, Moses seeks God's pardon.
Discussion Questions for Reading 1:
What does God reveal to Moses? What was Moses' response? Does this reading describe God as you know God? Name one way you have experienced God's kindness and mercy. Does this reading describe you (and all of us) as you (we) sometimes are?"a stiff-necked people?" When are you stiff-necked about something? Do you talk to God about it?
Reading 2 Reflection:
In his farewell to the Christians of Corinth, Paul advises them to cooperate with one another and live peacefully. When they meet, they are to greet each other lovingly as true followers of Christ. In the closing blessing, Paul entrusts his friends to the Blessed Trinity.
Discussion Questions for Reading 2:
Sometimes we think Christians should never be mean, or angry, or upset, or just plain weak and sinful. That is our goal, of course, but Paul realized that we are human and we need the understanding and encouragement of others, not only when things are going well, but also when things in our parish or school or family or friendships are not going well. How can we "mend our ways" or "mend our relationships" or "mend our meetings" or "mend our behavior with our friends or group"? How can we seek harmony and peace when we feel stuck in anger, upset, weakness, or sin? Who or what can help us? Where in your life do you need the "grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit?" How will you find it?
Gospel Reflection:
In today's gospel reading, Jesus is speaking to a Pharisee named Nicodemus. Nicodemus has come to consult Jesus because he recognizes that Jesus is a great teacher sent by God. However, Nicodemus has not yet recognized that Jesus is the Son of God, who has come to save all who believe in him. Those who hear Jesus and accept his word will have eternal life.
Discussion Questions for Gospel:
There is a saying, "God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." And in a way, there is only "one of us." Each one of us is unique. As the song says, "There Will Never Be Another You." Fill in your own name in each of the blank spaces: God so loved ________________ that he gave his only Son, that ___________________, who believes in him, may have eternal life. God did not send the Son to ________________ to condemn him/her, but that ________________ might be saved through him. What is your response to this message? How can you share it with others?
Reflection by: CYBERFAITH
"Catholic resources for people of Faith"
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Reading 1 Reflection:
This encounter between Moses and God takes place on Mount Sinai after the Israelites have sinned by worshiping a golden calf. Yet God has forgiven them and is about to renew the covenant with Israel. Moses hears God identified as merciful, kind, forgiving, and faithful. On behalf of the unfaithful people, Moses seeks God's pardon.
Discussion Questions for Reading 1:
What does God reveal to Moses? What was Moses' response? Does this reading describe God as you know God? Name one way you have experienced God's kindness and mercy. Does this reading describe you (and all of us) as you (we) sometimes are?"a stiff-necked people?" When are you stiff-necked about something? Do you talk to God about it?
Reading 2 Reflection:
In his farewell to the Christians of Corinth, Paul advises them to cooperate with one another and live peacefully. When they meet, they are to greet each other lovingly as true followers of Christ. In the closing blessing, Paul entrusts his friends to the Blessed Trinity.
Discussion Questions for Reading 2:
Sometimes we think Christians should never be mean, or angry, or upset, or just plain weak and sinful. That is our goal, of course, but Paul realized that we are human and we need the understanding and encouragement of others, not only when things are going well, but also when things in our parish or school or family or friendships are not going well. How can we "mend our ways" or "mend our relationships" or "mend our meetings" or "mend our behavior with our friends or group"? How can we seek harmony and peace when we feel stuck in anger, upset, weakness, or sin? Who or what can help us? Where in your life do you need the "grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit?" How will you find it?
Gospel Reflection:
In today's gospel reading, Jesus is speaking to a Pharisee named Nicodemus. Nicodemus has come to consult Jesus because he recognizes that Jesus is a great teacher sent by God. However, Nicodemus has not yet recognized that Jesus is the Son of God, who has come to save all who believe in him. Those who hear Jesus and accept his word will have eternal life.
Discussion Questions for Gospel:
There is a saying, "God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." And in a way, there is only "one of us." Each one of us is unique. As the song says, "There Will Never Be Another You." Fill in your own name in each of the blank spaces: God so loved ________________ that he gave his only Son, that ___________________, who believes in him, may have eternal life. God did not send the Son to ________________ to condemn him/her, but that ________________ might be saved through him. What is your response to this message? How can you share it with others?
Reflection by: CYBERFAITH
"Catholic resources for people of Faith"
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