Bible Study: Christ the King (B) – 2021
RCL: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19); Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 Samuel 23:1-7 King David—perhaps the greatest King of Israel—in his final words, did not take credit for himself, but instead declared that it was God who had anointed and exalted him to his place of leadership. David credited God not only for his rise…
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Oct 7, 2021
Winners and Losers, Proper 24 (B) – 2021
[RCL] Job 38:1-7, (34-41); Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 In the rough and tumble world of the schoolyard, one of the most frequent insults kids hurl at each other is “loser.” As in, Joey so-and-so is a loser, or your big brother is a loser. And, as we all know, these insults…
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Sep 15, 2021
Blocks, Proper 23 (B) – 2021
[RCL] Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Peek-a-boo! [Cover eyes with hands and then remove them as you say the words if you wish] Have you ever played this game with a baby or toddler? Or perhaps you have heard this from a child: “If I close my eyes, you can’t see…
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Sep 15, 2021
A Hard Saying, Proper 22 (B) – 2021
[RCL] Job 1:1; 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Today may be a Sunday when the preacher and the congregation are of one heart and one mind: the preacher doesn’t want to deliver a sermon on divorce and the congregation doesn’t want to hear a sermon on divorce. Likely many preachers have looked…
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Sep 15, 2021
Propio 22 (B) – 2021
LCR: Génesis: 2:18-24; Salmo 8; Hebreos 1:1-4; 2:5-12; San Marcos 10:2-16 “Nos has hecho poco menores que los Ángeles” Jesús es la plena revelación del Dios Eterno y Todopoderoso quien, a lo largo de la historia de la Salvación, ha tomado la iniciativa de acercarse de muchas formas a la humanidad caída en pecado. Lo…
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Sep 11, 2021
Propio 19 (B) – 2021
LCR: Isaías 50:4–9a; Salmo 116:1–9 (= 116:1–8 LOC); Santiago 3:1–12; San Marcos 8:27–38 El discernimiento es Fuente para las buenas decisiones Instrúyenos, oh, Señor,y danos el entendimientopara responder generosamentea los desafíos de este tiempo.En el nombre del padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo.Amén. En la primera lectura, tomada del libro de Isaías, el…
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Aug 22, 2021
Propio 18 (B) – 2021
LCR: Isaías 35:4–7a; Salmo 146; Santiago 2:1–10, (11–13), 14–17; San Marcos 7:24–37 De seguro en muchas ocasiones hemos pensado que Dios está lejos de nosotros; tal vez hemos dudado de su presencia y llegado a pensar que es simplemente una idea relacionada con el concepto de bondad, algo sin forma más bien cercano a como…
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Aug 10, 2021
Bible Study: Proper 21 (B) – 2021
RCL: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Psalm 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Esther is perhaps the most fun of all the biblical books! A hilarious cast of characters, comedic turns of fate, and a clear commendation of enjoyment make this story a delight! And, of course, the story of Esther animates the…
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Aug 9, 2021
Propio 16 (B) – 2021
LCR: Josué 24:1–2a, 14–18 Salmo 34:15–22 Efesios 6:10–20 San Juan 6:56–69 Esta porción del Evangelio de Juan se convierte en la evidencia real de la presencia de Jesús en la Eucaristía y trae al mundo cristiano la bendición de reconocer que sus palabras son de vida eterna. El Señor se hace presente cada vez que…
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Jul 27, 2021
Propio 15 (B) – 2021
LCR: Proverbios 9:1–6; Salmo 34:9–14; Efesios 5:15–20; San Juan 6:51–58 Demos gracias a Dios por su amor, por su infinita bondad y misericordia que siempre nos abraza, que nos sigue de cerca en todo momento y circunstancia y que nos saca de lo profundo de nuestro dolor y sufrimiento. A muchas de nuestras comunidades, por fin, les…
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Jul 16, 2021