Sunday, June 27, 2021
The readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B show us that God wants nothing but life and goodness for us. The first reading (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24) explains that God desires life for us, not death. The psalm (Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13) sings ” I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” The second reading (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15) tells us that God desires abundance for all of his children. And in the gospel (Mark 5:21-43) Jesus brings a young girl back to life and heals a woman who has been suffering for years.
Discussion topics for this week could what we need to be healed in our own lives and gratitude for all that God has provided for us. Here are some ideas:
Make a Gratitude List Every Day and Pray with ItGratitude can be one of the most fruitful forms of prayer. When we specifically notice things to be grateful for, we become aware of and acknowledge God's constant presence in our lives. Practicing gratitude daily is a practice which can change your whole attitude and it doesn't have to take a lot of time.
Make an Appreciation ListYour kids might have made a list of some things they'd like to receive for Christmas. So for today's advent activity, encourage them to make a list of all the things they already have which they are thankful for.
You Have Rescued MeI will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear
and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O LORD, you brought me up from the netherworld;
you preserved me from among those going down into the pit.
I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
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