Readings and Themes for the Week of August 23, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of August 23, 2009,
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b

We will serve the Lord, for he is our God.

Psalm 34

“Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”

Reading II Ephesians 5:21-32

This is a great mystery, regarding Christ and the Church.

Gospel: John 6:60-69

The Lord Jesus has the words of eternal life.

THEME:
Jesus - the Bread of Life Eternal

No one ever said that the Christian life would be easy. Sometimes we find the teachings of Jesus hard to follow. Just when we think we are following the ways of the Lord, he asks us to do more. We might be tempted to turn away from him. May the word of God today prompt us to respond to Jesus as Peter did. May Peter’s words become our own: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

Question for Children:

How does receiving communion help you grow in your faith?

Question for Youth:

Jesus promises us eternal life if we follow him and believe.

What makes it hard for you to believe?

Question for Adults:

How does your faith in Jesus nourish your own life?

How does the Eucharist nourish you?