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CYCLE\u00a0 B\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Epiphany\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matthew 2:1-12<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter Jesus\u2019 birth in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, astrologers from the east arrived one day in Jerusalem inquiring, \u2018Where is the newborn king of the Jews?\u00a0 We observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Where in your own life\u2019s circumstance\u00a0do you find Jesus present to you?<\/p>\n

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 14\u00a0\u00a0 John 1:35-42<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Jesus turned around and noticed them following him, he asked them, \u2018What are you looking for?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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  1. If Jesus asked you today, how would you answer his question, \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d \u2014 in your life, in your community, in your church, in your God?<\/li>\n
  2. Andrew went and got his brother.\u00a0 How are you at inviting others to follow?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Third Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0 January 21\u00a0 Mark 1:14-20<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cThis is the time of fulfillment.\u00a0 The reign of God is at hand!\u201d<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. James and John left their comfortable surroundings and possessions to follow Jesus.\u00a0 Describe an experience in your life when you have felt compelled to make a significant change.<\/li>\n
    2. The Good News is for all of us to hear and share.\u00a0 In what ways can we be messengers on this mission?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 28\u00a0 Mark 1: 21-28<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u201cThere appeared in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit that shrieked: \u2018What do you want of us, Jesus of Nazareth?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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      1. Relate an experience when God might be working to overcome an evil situation.<\/li>\n
      2. How do your actions affect the behavior of others?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0 February 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 1: 29-39<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u201cLet us move on to the neighboring villages so that I may proclaim the good news there also.\u00a0 That is what I have come to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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        1. We are called to share our gifts and to proclaim the good news.\u00a0 How have you shared your gifts in the last two weeks?<\/li>\n
        2. We proclaim the good news by the way we live our life.\u00a0 How does your life bring healing, joy, and comfort to others?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 February 11\u00a0 Mark 1: 40-45<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u201c…Jesus stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said: \u2018Be cured.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Describe a time when you recognized and accepted another person\u2019s ability to help you.<\/li>\n
          2. Tell of a time when you were or were not able to keep good news to yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            LENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            First Sunday of Lent\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feb 18\u00a0 Mark 1:12-15<\/strong><\/p>\n

            “This is the time of fulfillment.\u00a0 The reign of God is at hand!\u00a0 Reform your lives and believe in the good news!”<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Describe a time when you were challenged to confront a weakness in your life.<\/li>\n
            2. Talk about an obstacle in the recent past that could be keeping you from becoming a better person.\u00a0 What might such an obstacle be in the weeks ahead?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              Second Sunday of Lent\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Feb 25\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 9:2-10<\/strong><\/p>\n

              “Jesus was transfigured before their eyes and his clothes became dazzlingly white.”<\/p>\n

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              1. Relate an experience when a person turned out to be much more than you expected.<\/li>\n
              2. Describe an experience of beauty or love that captured your attention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                \u00a0Third Sunday of Lent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 March 4\u00a0\u00a0 John 2: 13-25<\/strong><\/p>\n

                “Jesus told those who were selling doves: ‘Get them out of here!\u00a0 Stop turning my Father’s house into a marketplace!'”<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. When have you felt so strongly about a person or cause that you acted on his\/her\/its behalf?<\/li>\n
                2. Relate a time when something you valued deeply was not respected, especially by members of your family or church.\u00a0 How did you deal with that?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  Fourth Sunday of Lent\u00a0\u00a0 March 11\u00a0 John 3: 14-21<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him may not die but have eternal life.”<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Relate a recent experience when you felt light and\/or love.<\/li>\n
                  2. In the next two weeks, what would help you become more alive?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    Fifth Sunday of Lent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 March 18\u00a0\u00a0 John 12: 20-33<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    “Those who love their life, lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.\u00a0 Whoever serves me must follow me.”<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Relate a time when you lost out but later were strengthened by this experience.<\/li>\n
                    2. Whose life and struggles encourage you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      Palm Sunday of the Lord\u2019s Passion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 March 25\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 14: 1-15:47<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      “Clearly this man was the Son of God!”<\/p>\n

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                      1. Recall a time when life didn’t make sense at all.\u00a0 What, if anything, kept you trusting?<\/li>\n
                      2. Peter denied Jesus threefold.\u00a0 Recall a time when you found it hard to take a stand for the values of Christ.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        EASTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        Easter Sunday \u00a0 April 1\u00a0\u00a0 John 20: 1-9<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        “Mary Magdalene told Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple, “The Lord has been taken from the tomb!”<\/p>\n

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                        1. When were your first impressions of a person or a situation proved to be wrong?<\/li>\n
                        2. \u00a0 Who are you more like: Mary Magdalene, Peter or the Beloved Disciple?\u00a0 Why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          Second Sunday of Easter\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 20: 19-31<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          “My Lord and my God!”<\/p>\n

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                          1. Relate an experience when you requested proof of\u00a0 something that you should not have doubted.<\/li>\n
                          2. Describe an unexpected experience in your life that made you more aware of God’s presence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            Third Sunday of Easter\u00a0 April 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 24: 35-48<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            “Peace to you.”<\/p>\n

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                            1. Relate an experience that brought peace to your live in the middle of difficulties.<\/li>\n
                            2. Who do you know who lives and acts as if Christ is truly alive?\u00a0 How does this person affect you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              Fourth Sunday of Easter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 10: 11-18<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \u201cI am the good shepherd.\u201d<\/p>\n

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                              1. Have you allowed the people in your life to come to know you, as Jesus knows his sheep?\u00a0 What gets in the way?<\/li>\n
                              2. Reflect on a life situation in which God may have been trying to get a message through to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                Fifth Sunday of Easter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 29\u00a0\u00a0 John 15: 1-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                “I am the vine, you are the branches.”<\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. What do you need to prune in your life?<\/li>\n
                                2. Reflect on a life situation in which God may have been trying to get a message through to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                  Sixth Sunday of Easter\u00a0\u00a0 May 6\u00a0\u00a0 John 15: 9-17<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  “Love on another as I have loved you.”<\/p>\n

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                                  1. When in the last two weeks did you recognize God’s love in your life?<\/li>\n
                                  2. What does it mean in your life to love yourself?\u00a0 What things in you hinder you from loving yourself?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                    Seventh Sunday of Easter \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 17: 11-19<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    June 4, 2000\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>“Your word is truth.”<\/p>\n

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                                    1. Reflect on a time when you found it easier to have a faith in God without seeking a commitment to the people of the Church.<\/li>\n
                                    2. What are some of the values of your faith community that you can show to the world?\u00a0 How can you do it this week?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                      Pentecost<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 20: 19-23<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      “Receive the Holy Spirit.”<\/p>\n

                                      The Gifts of The Holy Spirit are: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgement, courage, reverence, and wonder and awe.<\/em><\/p>\n

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                                      1. What gifts of the Spirit can you identify in yourself that could help transform the world?<\/li>\n
                                      2. What gifts of the Spirit can you identify in our community?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                        The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0May 27\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matthew 28: 16-20<\/p>\n

                                        “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”<\/p>\n

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                                        1. How are you answering Jesus’ call to be a disciple?<\/li>\n
                                        2. Christ sends us to all peoples.\u00a0 Where do you find yourself too narrow in your approach to people, too limited by your upbringing?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                          Corpus Christi\u00a0\u00a0 The Body and Blood of Christ<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 14: 12-16,22-26 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          “This is my body.\u00a0 This is my blood the blood of the covenant, to be poured out on behalf of many.”<\/p>\n

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                                          1. Speak of an experience from your life when you were willing to sacrifice for others as Jesus did for us.<\/li>\n
                                          2. Identify something that you are not able to sacrifice willingly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                            ORDINARY TIME<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                            Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong> June 10<\/strong> Mark 3:20-35<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                            “These are my mother and brothers.\u00a0 Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to me.”<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. In what way is your own life divided?\u00a0 How can you make it more whole?<\/li>\n
                                            2. Do you take responsibility for your own decisions, or are you influenced by someone else?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                              Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 17\u00a0 Mark 4:26-34 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              “The reign of God is like a mustard seed”<\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Tell a contemporary parable of the reign of God that speaks to people in today’s world.<\/li>\n
                                              2. In your personal life or your small church community, what small thing has become a big or important thing?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 24\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Luke 1:57-66, 80<\/p>\n

                                                \u201cFor surely the hand of the Lord was with him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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                                                1. Like John, we are all called to be prophets. How do you feel about that?\u00a0 When\/how have you been a bold and courageous prophet to the people?<\/li>\n
                                                2. Recall a time when \u201cthe hand of the Lord\u201d was with you. Was it the hand you expected?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                  Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 5:21-43 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \u201cIt is your faith that has cured you.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. Relate an experience when someone approached you in faith and asked for help.<\/li>\n
                                                  2. What are the daily routines that drain you in your faith life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                    Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 6:1-6 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.”<\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    1. When have you felt hurt when trying to do something good for another?<\/li>\n
                                                    2. What keeps you going when you don’t feel support?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                      Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 6:7-13 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                      “Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving authority over unclean spirits.”<\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      1. How did you feel when called away on an emergency, having to leave without any of the usual necessities?<\/li>\n
                                                      2. Relate a time in your live when your attitude shifted from “No way, I can’t do it.” to\u00a0 “I certainly can.”\u00a0 What caused the shift?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                        Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 6:30-34<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                        “Come by yourselves to an out-of-the-way place and rest a little.”<\/p>\n

                                                          \n
                                                        1. Where is the “out-of-the-way place” that gives you peace?\u00a0 Why do you feel this way about this place?<\/li>\n
                                                        2. When have you tried to escape the needs of others only to find that their needs for your attention were greater than your need to be away from it all? How did you feel about the demands placed on you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                          Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 July 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 6:1-5 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                          “Jesus took the loaves of bread, gave thanks, and passed them around to those reclining there; he did the same with the dried fish, as much as they wanted.”<\/p>\n

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                                                          1. Describe a time when you were surprised that your limited resources were sufficient.<\/li>\n
                                                          2. Relate a time in your life when you were refreshed by someone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                            Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 August 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 6:24-35 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            “I myself am the bread of life.\u00a0 No one who comes to me shall ever be hungry, no one who believes in me shall thirst again.”<\/p>\n

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                                                            1. Where have you seen Jesus this past week in your life?\u00a0 What message did he have for you, and how did you respond?<\/li>\n
                                                            2. Most families bring their problems to the dinner table. When have you brought your problems to the Lord’s table?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                              Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 August 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 6:41-51 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                              “I myself am the living bread come down from heaven.\u00a0 Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; the bread I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.”<\/p>\n

                                                                \n
                                                              1. Where does your life need nourishing?<\/li>\n
                                                              2. Describe a time when someone fulfilled a hunger or a need in your life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 August 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 6:51-58 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                “Those who feed on my flesh and drink my blood remain in me and I in them.”<\/p>\n

                                                                Describe an experience when you have been the “bread of life” for others.<\/p>\n

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                                                                Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 August 26\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 6:60-69 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                “Lord,\u00a0 to whom shall we go?\u00a0 You have the words of eternal life.”<\/p>\n

                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Describe a struggle you had which led to a deeper faith.<\/li>\n
                                                                2. Describe an experience when you have taken a risk without fully understanding the outcome.\u00a0 What effect did it have on your life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                  Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sept 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15,21-23 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                  “There is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.\u00a0 Let anyone with ears to hear listen.”<\/p>\n

                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. Name an experience when “the way we (your church, society, your small church community, your personal life) do things” got in the way of what’s really important.<\/li>\n
                                                                  2. Relate a time when you judged a person unacceptable because of externals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                    Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0 September 9<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 7:31-37 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                    “Be opened!”<\/p>\n

                                                                      \n
                                                                    1. Describe a situation in your life when a gentle touch brought peace.<\/li>\n
                                                                    2. What do you need in order to hear life better?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                      Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 September 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 8:27-35<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                      \u201cWho do you say that I am?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                      Describe an experience when you were willing to pay a price to follow the Lord.<\/p>\n

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                                                                      Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0 September 23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 9: 30-37<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                      “Whoever wants to be first, must be last of all and servant of all.”<\/p>\n

                                                                        \n
                                                                      1. Why is it difficult or you to be last of all?\u00a0 Why is it worth it?<\/li>\n
                                                                      2. Relate a situation when you were tempted to try to control another’s life or situation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                        Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0 September 30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 9: 38-43,47-48 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                        “Anyone who is not against us is with us.”<\/p>\n

                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. Describe an experience in which a person was misjudged because he or she was not “one of us.”<\/li>\n
                                                                        2. Relate an experience when God’s power or love came to you through an unlikely person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                          Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 October 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 10: 2-16 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                          At the beginning of creation God made them male and female; for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become as one.”<\/p>\n

                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. How has a married couple contributed to your life?<\/li>\n
                                                                          2. How have you helped heal the hurt of someone who has divorced?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                            Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 October 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 10: 17-30 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                            “For mortals it is impossible but not for God.\u00a0 With God all things are possible.”<\/p>\n

                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. When have you abandoned something or someone you valued in order to\u00a0 better follow the gospel?<\/li>\n
                                                                            2. What would you let go of right now to increase your trust in God?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                              Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 October 21\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 10: 35-45 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                              “The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve–to give his life in ransom for the many.”<\/p>\n

                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Speak of a time when you took the rap for someone else or when someone took the rap for you.”<\/li>\n
                                                                              2. Describe an experience when you were required to do something you didn’t want to do?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 October 28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 10: 46-52 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                “Your faith has healed you.”<\/p>\n

                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. What do you need to see in order to follow God better in your life?<\/li>\n
                                                                                2. When have you acted on blind faith?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                  \u00a0All Saint\u2019s Day\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 November 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 11:32-44<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                  “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”<\/p>\n

                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. When have you believed and seen the glory of God?<\/li>\n
                                                                                  2. Who have been\/are the saints in your life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                    Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 November 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 12:28-34<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                    \u201cYou shall love your neighbor as yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                      \n
                                                                                    1. Speak of a surprising way someone touched you with concern recently.<\/li>\n
                                                                                    2. When did you feel God was asking too much of you in loving your neighbor?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                      Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 12:38-44<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                      \u201cThey gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want all that she had to live on.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                        \n
                                                                                      1. By giving from her \u2018want\u2019, the widow shows her trust in God.\u00a0 Can you recall an experience when you let go and put your trust in God?<\/li>\n
                                                                                      2. From your experience, what are some practical ways you can contribute to the Church besides money?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                        Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 November 18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 13: 24-32<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                        \u201cThe heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will not.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                          \n
                                                                                        1. In tough times; what keeps you going?<\/li>\n
                                                                                        2. If the world were ending tomorrow, how would you experience today differently?\u00a0 What would you do differently today?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                          Christ The King November 25\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 18:33-37<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                          \u201cThe reason I was born, the reason why I came into the world, is to testify to the truth.\u00a0 Anyone committed to the truth hears my voice.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                            \n
                                                                                          1. How have you recently experienced the conflict between the values of the kingdom and the values that modern society preaches?<\/li>\n
                                                                                          2. Jesus testified to the truth.\u00a0 When have you been challenged to do the same?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                            CYCLE C<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                            First Sunday of Advent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 21: 25-28,34-36<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                            \u201c…be on the watch.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                              \n
                                                                                            1. We all have to wait for different things.\u00a0 What has the experience of waiting been like for you during different times of your life?<\/li>\n
                                                                                            2. Describe an experience when hope has carried you through a trying time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                              Second Sunday of Advent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 3:1-6<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                              \u201cMake ready the way of the Lord, clear him a straight path.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                \n
                                                                                              1. John the Baptist\u2019s message is for all times.\u00a0 In what areas are you challenged to change in the midst of all the worldly attitudes around you?<\/li>\n
                                                                                              2. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus.\u00a0 How do you announce the coming of the Lord?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                Third Sunday of Advent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 16\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 3:10-18<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                \u201cWhat ought we to do?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                1. If you were to ask John the Baptist this same question today, \u201cWhat am I to do then?\u201d how would he answer you?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                2. In our personal lives, how can we imitate John the Baptist as we proclaim the Good News?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                  Fourth Sunday of Advent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 1:39-45<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  \u201cBlessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                  1. Share a time in your life when you\u2019ve been asked to believe in God\u2019s promise when all circumstances would have you believe otherwise.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                  2. Relate a incident in your life when you were aware of the Holy Spirit working in someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                    Christmas Day\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 25\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 1:1-18<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                    \u201cThe Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                    1. If you accept the Word as love, how does this influence those you meet in your daily life?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    2. Mary accepted the Word and gave birth to Jesus, the Word made flesh. How do you give birth to Jesus in the world? Give an example.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                      Feast of the Holy Family\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 December 30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 2:41-52<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                      \u201cWhy\u00a0 were you looking for me?\u00a0 Did you not know that I must be in my Father\u2019s house?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                      1. What do you think were the feelings Jesus\u2019 parents had during the three days they were searching for him? Share a time when you may have had similar feelings about a lost child or a loved one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                         <\/p>\n

                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                        1. Every family is a \u201choly family.\u201d In your family situation, what can you do to better recognize the holiness in each member?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                          ———————————————–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u><\/p>\n

                                                                                                          Mary, The Mother of God\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 1, 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 2:16-21<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                          \u201cMary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                          1. What Christmas events do you hold in your heart that you repeatedly reflect on?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                          2. Looking back on the year, what was the most significant event that you or your faith community undertook to give birth to God in the community?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                            \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

                                                                                                            Epiphany\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matthew 2:1-12<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                            \u201cWhere is the newborn king of the Jews?\u00a0 We observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                            1. Who or what event was the star that led you to a better understanding of Jesus?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                            2. What gifts do you bring to the Christ Child?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                              Baptism of the Lord\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 3:15-16,21-22<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                              \u201cJohn answered …, \u201cI am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. . .He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                              1. John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord. How do you \u201cprepare the way for the Lord\u201d in your own life and in the lives of others?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                              2. Describe a time in your life when someone helped you to reach your potential.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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