Readings and Themes for the Week of February 14, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of February 14, 2010,
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Jeremiah 17:5-8

Cursed are those whose hearts turn away from God.

Psalm 1

"Blessed are they who hope in the Lord."

Reading II 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Christ has been raised from the dead.

Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26

The Beatitudes.

THEME:

Trust in Jesus, the way to true happiness.

Last weekend, we heard the story of the call of the prophet Isaiah and the call of the first apostles. Like them, we are given the choice to follow the Lord or turn away. Today the stark contrast between those who say “yes” and those who say “no” is laid before us. As the sacred word is proclaimed this day, let us pray fervently that by our actions we will show forth to the world that we are the blessed ones of God.

Questions of the week

Question for Children:

How do you experience God’s blessing in difficult times, when you are sad, hungry, or when friends reject you?

Question for Youth:

How does trusting in God make a difference in your life?

Question for Adults:

In today’s Gospel, we are reminded that we will be either blessed or have woe done unto us. It is a challenging teaching!

Which half of this Gospel reading applies to you?