Readings and Themes for the Week of November 15, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of November 15, 2009,
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Daniel 12:1-3

Those who lead others to justice will shine like stars.

Psalm 16

"You are my inheritance, O Lord!"

Reading II 1 Hebrews 10:11-14,18

By one offering, Christ has made perfect forever those who are being consecrated.

Gospel: Mark 13:24-32

No one knows the day or the hour.

THEME:
Jesus will come again

Today’s scriptures are filled with imagery of the end of time, when Christ comes again in glory. As we prepare to listen to these words, let us ask God to keep us vigilant, always prepared to welcome the Lord Jesus into our hearts at every moment of every day.

Question for Children:

If Jesus came to visit you today, what would you do?

What would you say and how would you act?

Question for Youth:

If today where your last day, what would you be most thankful for?

What would you regret?

Question for Adults:

If today were your last, what would you do with it?