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Hello. This is Jesus. Reflection and Questions

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If we had to introduce Jesus to somebody, would we be able to? How would we identify Him? This reflection asks us who we think Jesus is.

Jesus Christ has become what we are…

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Jesus Christ, in His infinite love, has become what we are, in order that He may make us entirely what He is. – St Irenaeus

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)

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Sunday, August 13

The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A show us that God is Lord over all of the earth. This might be a good time to talk about how we can let Jesus be Lord in our own lives. There is also a theme of recognizing God.

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Reflection Questions for the Story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well

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There are several different aspects of the story of the woman at the well which are interesting to reflect upon. Here are some questions for different ways to look at this story. These can be used to help facilitate group discussion or for starters for journaling.

Presentation of the Lord Crossword Puzzle

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The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord commemorates when Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem to be consecrated. There they met Simeon and Anna who blessed the child and prophesied about him. Use this crossword puzzle to reinforce the main characters and ideas in the gospel for this day. The printable crossword can be used with youth ministry or children’s Liturgy of the Word or a Sunday School lesson.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)

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Sunday, January 15

For Year A, the readings inspire us to think about the call to holiness and the need to declare that Jesus has died for our redemption.

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Joy Story Video

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This Toy Story parody is an explanation of the Incarnation for youth. Show it at an Advent or Christmas themed youth ministry meeting. Covers the topic of the Immaculate Conception also.

Transfiguration of the Lord

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Friday, August 6

August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration. This day commemorates the day Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor. This is recounted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Peter, James, and John witnessed the event.

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2nd Sunday in Lent

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During the Second Sunday of Lent we consider that Jesus is both human and divine. How does our encounter with Jesus transform us? Find resources, social media graphics, and games for your youth group, classroom, or family here.

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1st Sunday in Lent

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For the First Sunday in Lent we are challenged to go to the desert with Jesus and face our temptations. Find helps and reflections for youth and families for the Sunday readings here.

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St. Agnes of Rome
Thursday, January 21
St. Agnes of Rome was born in the year 291. Many eligible young men sought to marry her. But she saw herself as the spouse of Jesus. When she continued to resist, she was condemned to death and was martyred at the age of 13.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Friday, January 22
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision and is designated as the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". It is a day of prayer and penance.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, January 24
The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B invite us to be transformed by the call of Jesus. So possible themes for this Sunday are evangelization, vocations, and discipleship.
The Conversion of St. Paul
Monday, January 25
January 25 is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.  St. Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a fully committed follower of Jesus.
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Tuesday, January 26
January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus.  St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
 Act today in such a way that you need not blush tomorrow. - St. John Bosco
Act today in a way that you need not blush tomorrow.
This quote from St. John Bosco reminds us to think before we act
Harden Not Your Hearts
Oh, that today you would hear his voice: “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in the desert, Where your fathers tempted me; they tested me though they had seen my works.”
Fishers of Men
As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis
Every Life Counts
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis
Christ Is My Spouse
Christ is my Spouse, He chose me first and His I will be. He made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.

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