Readings and Themes for the Week of January 17, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of January 17, 2010,
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Isaiah 62: 1-5

All shall behold your vindication.

Psalm 96

"Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations."

Reading II 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

The Spirit distributes gifts to each person.

Gospel: John 2: 1-11

Jesus transforms water into wine.

THEME:
Grace is God's free gift to us.

The three Gospel stories the Church celebrates as “epiphanies” are the visit of the magi to the newborn Jesus, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, and the wedding feast at Cana. As we gather around the Lord at that wedding feast, let us pray that we will be transformed more and more into the image of Christ, manifesting his presence to those we meet.

Question for Children:

What is the one special gift that God has given to you to share with your friends and classmates?

Question for Youth:

Jesus got his start in ministry through the urging of his mother.

Who urges you to pray, to go to Church, and do good works?

Question for Adults:

God fills each of us with grace (miracles) and gifts. What is one grace (miracle) or gift that you have shared with your family?