4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)

The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A tell us we must seek the Lord. The first reading (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13) gives us a road-map for discipleship. The psalm (Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10) sings of God’s faithfulness and kindness. The second reading (1 Corinthians 1:26-31) reminds us that the world might consider our path as a foolish one. In the gospel (Matthew 5:1-12A) Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, which lay out what it means to follow Him.

Consider if you are actively seeking God or if you are just waiting for something to happen. Here are some ideas for this week:

Printable Beatitudes Cryptogram Puzzle

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.

The Lord Keeps Faith Forever

The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free.