Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time

Here are the readings for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 31, 2010:

Wisdom 11:22 - 12:2
Psalm 145: 1-2, 8-11, 13-14
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - 2:2
Luke 19: 1-10

From the book of Wisdom:

But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things;
and you overlook people's sins that they may repent.
For you love all things that are
and loathe nothing that you have made;
for what you hated, you would not have fashioned.

• What a more effective long-term motivator for you, fear or love?
• What is your response to Jesus' intention to 'come to your house'?

The topic for this Sunday's Catechumenate session is The Communion of Saints.
Click here for a perspective on the Gospel story.

And...... action!

Wondering about a Catholic perspective on movies? Try this page, which lists current movies, and then has an alphabetical index of those reviewed in the past.

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Here are the readings for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 24, 2010:

Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18
Psalm 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23
2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
Luke 18: 9-14

• How would you describe genuine humility?
• Can you accept God's love for you, whether you feel you are 'successful' or not?

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. - St. Therese of Lisieux

The topic for the Catechumenate Session this Sunday is Tradition and traditions, and Vatican II.

What Works: Revenge is not sweet - Busted Halo

A short and interesting, article....
What Works: Revenge is not sweet - Busted Halo

Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Here are the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 17, 2010:

Exodus 17: 8-13
Psalm 121: 1-8
2 Timothy 3: 14 - 4:2
Luke 18: 1-8

Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Ps 121)

• Moses need the help of Aaron and Hur to fulfill his role in the victory. Can you recall a time when friends or family members were essential in your accomplishment of a difficult task? 
• Although the Gospel parable is related from the judge's perspective, what qualities, traits or emotions might you identify about the widow? What is Jesus trying to tell us about prayer?

There is NO (Adult) RCIA SESSION this Sunday.

Those attending the Catholic Convocation on Saturday and carpooling, please meet in the CARE Center parking lot at 8:15 AM. (And there will be a dismissal of Candidates and Catechumens during the closing mass, breaking open these Scriptures.)

St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church

You can go to this page for some background on St. Teresa of Avila, a woman who lived, prayed and worked in the 16th Century-- living from the Protestant Reformation through the Council of Trent -- talk about interesting times!

She lived in a Carmelite monastery (convent), experiencing the gift of profound and mystical prayer, composing spiritual writings and leading the reform of the Carmelite order, all while maintaining a sense of humor.

And a prayer/poem from a bookmark discovered after her death:

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things pass away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
He who has God
Finds he lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

Our Lady of the Rosary

Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. For a very brief explanation of the feast and the history of the rosary, please click here.

Twenty-eight Sunday of Ordinary Time

Here are the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 10, 2010:

2 Kings 5: 14-17
Psalm 98: 1-4
2 Timothy 2: 8-13
Luke 17: 11-19

• In what ways have you experienced the healing power of God? (physical, emotional, relational, etc.) 
• How did you feel and act before, during and after the situation to which healing ultimately came? 

The topic for the Catechumenate Session this Sunday is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
The Mystagogia Group will meet in Room 214 (next door to the Living Room).
And for you Inquirers, it's almost that time again: meeting Tuesday October 12, 7-8:30pm in the Living Room.