Readings and Themes for the Weekend of December 27, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of December 27, 2009,
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Reading I 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28

Samuel is dedicated to the Lord.

Psalm 84

"Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord."

Reading II 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24

We are God's children now.

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

Mary and Joseph find Jesus teaching in the temple.

THEME:
Jesus established his obedience to, and relationship with, God the Father

Like Samuel, son of Hannah, we have been dedicated to the Lord and have become God’s beloved children. The Letter of John tells God’s children just how to act: we must love one another as we have been commanded. Let us pray that the word of God proclaimed this day will inspire us to reach out in love to all of God’s family members who seek comfort and assurance in time of need.

Question for Children:

Why is it important to obey our parents?

Why is it important to obey God?

Question for Youth:

Jesus was obedient to his parents, even though he was the Son of God.

Why is obedience so important?

Is it something you struggle with?

Question for Adults:

How are you, too, called to our Father’s house?