Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection:The Gospel today invites us to serve and to be hospitable. When did you welcome Jesus into your home through the presence of a neighbor or a stranger?
Children's Reflection:Name a time when you shared what you had with a friend, or a classmate at school.

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Jesus tells us today to love God, our neighbor and our self. How will you love God this week?  How will you love your neighbor this week? How will you love yourself this week?
Children's Reflection:Jesus tells us to love today. Name a time when you showed your love for your family or friends during the past week or two.

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: To what part of the harvest are you being sent? What are you being called to do for the Reign of God?
Children's Reflection:How do you let others know about your faith?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Name a time this past week that you followed Jesus even though you had many excuses.
Children's Reflection:What makes it hard to be a disciple of Jesus? Why do you make the choice to follow Jesus even though it is hard?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: How can you prepare yourself to be nourished by Jesus in the Eucharist this week?
Children's Reflection: How can you share what you have received from Jesus with others this week?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Today we celebrate the relationship of love among the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In what similar community of love do you live?
Children's Reflection: God fills us with love. How, this week, will you show your family that you love them as God loves them?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Even as working disciples of Christ, we are given the gift of peace. How do you experience this gift, and how do you share it with others?
Children's Reflection: St. Paul tells us that we all have unique gifts for the good of others. What is special about you? How can you use those gifts to help others – friends, family, strangers?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Jesus invites us to be one with God. Name a moment when you were one with God this past week.
Children's Reflection: How are you spreading your belief in Jesus through your words and actions? Do others know who Jesus is by knowing you?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: How do you experience the peace which Christ offers us?
Children's Reflection: How can you be open to what the Holy Spirit might say to you?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Jesus’ commandment to love another is a challenge. What will you do this week to deepen the love you have for those around you in life?
Children's Reflection: How do you make obvious that you love your family and friends?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: What is your experience of being a follower of Christ, of being cared for and guarded with him as shepherd?
Children's Reflection: Jesus promises to guard us like a shepherd does the sheep. How do you experience his loving care in your life?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Christ continues to feed us as his disciples, even after his death and resurrection. How does the Eucharist feed your faith?
Children's Reflection: Jesus asks Peter three times if Peter loves Jesus. What one thing can you do this week to show Jesus your love?

Reflection of the Week

Adult Reflection: Jesus said: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Give one example of how you will show your belief in Jesus this week - how you are being sent forth.
Children's Reflection: Jesus appeared to the disciples even though they were afraid and locked in the closed room. How can you show Jesus to another person this week by how you act?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: In what way have you risen from "deadness" in your life?
Children's Question: What is good and new in your life?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: What sacrifices have you made this week to show your love for others? What sacrifices have others made for you?
Children's Question: In your own words, what does the suffering and death of Christ mean to you?