About the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Sunday August 25, 2024
The readings for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us that discipleship is a choice. In the first reading Joshua challenges the Israelites to decide if they will serve the Lord or pagan gods. In the gospel, some of Jesus’ followers walk away because they cannot accept what he is saying.
This is a good time to speak about endurance and perseverance as disciples.
Resources and Background Material
- The Eucharist in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
- Resources for the Gospel of John
Daily Mass Readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- First Reading – Joshua 24:1-2A, 15-17, 18B :”He performed those great miracles before our very eyes and protected us along our entire journey and among the peoples through whom we passed. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 34: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
- Second Reading – Ephesians 5:21-32 OR 5:2A, 25-32: “This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the church.”
- Gospel – John 6:60-69: “The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.”
Top ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
Where Should We Go? A Lesson Plan on Following Jesus
Where should we go? Should we follow the Lord or rely on ourselves? This lesson plan on following Jesus looks at what it means to walk by faith.
Thanks Be to God My Deliverer – A Prayer Based on Psalm 34
Psalm 34 is a prayer of thanksgiving which David prayed when God delivered him from his enemies. This prayer based on Psalm 34 expresses this same sentiment. God delivers those who are weak and broken and powerless.
We Have Come to Believe That You Are the Holy One
Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” – John 6:69 (Social media graphic)
Minefield Game (Youth Group Game or VBS Game)
Minefield game is a youth group game which seems to have lots of variations. It is easy to set up, requires materials you can find in your meeting space, and can be played indoors, so it is a good option…