Readings and Themes for the Week of October 25, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of October 25, 2009,
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Jeremiah 31:7-9

The Lord has delivered the remnant of Israel.

Psalm 126

“The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy.”

Reading II Hebrews 5:1-6

You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

Jesus heals Bartimaeus. The healed man follows Jesus.

THEME:
Power in Weakness

With joyful and expectant hearts we prepare to listen to God’s healing word. Jeremiah reminds us what the kingdom of God is like: an immense throng of diverse people welcomed home. The Gospel story of the healing of Bartimaeus inspires us to seek healing and forgiveness from the Lord. As God’s word is proclaimed, let us be mindful of our own thirst for the fountains of healing and forgiveness.

Question for Children:

What would you like to ask Jesus for?

Question for Youth:

"Master, I want to see!"

What do you most want to be able to "see" in your own life? How are you blind?

Question for Adults:

What does it mean for you to "see"?

Are there blind spots in your life?