Sunday, February 13, 2022
The readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C are all about being blessed, which might also be translated happy or lucky. In the first reading (Jeremiah 17:5-8) we hear that those who trust in God are blessed and will bear fruit. The psalm (Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6) sings “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.” In the second reading (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20) Paul reminds us that our hope is in the risen Christ. In the gospel (Luke 6:17, 20-26) Jesus turns upside down the notion of what it means to be blessed.
So the focus this weekend is on the Beatitudes and the many blessings in our lives. Here are some ideas:
Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: it fears not the heat when it comes; its leaves stay green; in the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears fruit.
Are you studying the Beatitudes in youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, or Children's Liturgy of the Word? This printable cryptogram gives the eight beatitudes in random order. Children can figure out the key and substitute the letters to solve the puzzle and complete the beatitudes.
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati loved to climb mountains. He served the poor with the same enthusiasm which he participated in this athletic activity. The phrase "verso l'alto" is often associated with Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. It means "to the heights". It refers to the desire to reach the summit of eternal life. He is called "Man of the Eight Beatitudes" because of his holiness.
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