27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)

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Sunday, October 3, 2021

The readings for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B focus on marriage and relationships. The first reading (Genesis 2:18-24) tells of how God created woman as a partner for man. The psalm (Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6) sings of the blessings of children and family. The second reading (Hebrews 2:9-11) tells us that Jesus brought all humans to glory by becoming one of us. And in the gospel (Mark 10:2-16), Jesus speaks against divorce and blesses children.

The sacrament of marriage and theology of the body are obvious choices for discussion this weekend. The need for friendship is also touched on in these readings. Here are some ideas:

Getting to Know You Bingo (Youth Group or VBS Game)

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.

Four Rules for Discernment

In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the four rules for discernment. Think of the choice before you and then prayerfully consider 1. Is this a good door? 2. Is this an open door? 3. Is this a wise door? and 4. Is this a door that I want?

It Is Not Good for Man to Be Alone

The Lord God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him." (Social media quote)

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