19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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On the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we might reflect on Jesus’s power. He can calm the storms in our lives. He can give us eternal life. But he expects to find us ready when he comes. Here are some resources for this Sunday for youth ministers, catechists, and parents.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)

The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A show us that God is Lord over all of the earth. This might be a good time to talk about how we can let Jesus be Lord in our own lives. There is also a theme of recognizing God.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)

The readings for Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C advise us to be prepared for we do not know when our time to move from this world to the next will come. Spiritual readiness is a theme for this weekend. Here are some ideas.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)

The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B demonstrate that God sustains us. So these readings could lead to a discussion of the Eucharist or the importance of not giving up.

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Getting to Know You Bingo works well as a VBS game or a youth group game. This set of 20 bingo cards can be used with youth group or Vacation Bible School.

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