Readings and Themes for the Week of March 28, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of March 28, 2010,
Palm Sunday

Reading Isaiah 50:4-7

The Suffering Servant speaks to the weary.

Psalm 122

"My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"

Reading II Philippians 2:6-11

Jesus emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation.

Gospel: Luke 22:14 - 23:56

The Passion of the lord itself gives witness to the shout: 'Cleary this is the Son of God!'

THEME:

Jesus shows us how much He truly loves us.

Let us prepare ourselves to feast at the table of God’s word. The story of Christ’s passion and death has drawn countless billions to declare their belief that Jesus is the Son of God. As the Lord forgives the repentant thief, let us ask for the same outpouring of mercy. Let us be open to the wonders of the power of Christ’s death - - a power that brings new life to those who have lost hope, a home to the lost, and healing to all who suffer.

Questions of the week

Question for Children:

In your own words, what does the suffering and death of Christ mean to you?

Question for Youth:

How can you spend time with each member of your family this week in a way that will communicate your love for them?

Question for Adults:

In your own words, what does the suffering and death of Christ mean to you?