Subject: Studies for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - C - November 10, 2013
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - C - November 10, 2013 Why We Believe in the Resurrection Why do we believe in the resurrection? Certainly our entire faith and spirituality hinges upon the reality of the Resurrection, but are there any other reasons to believe? Jesus gave us an interesting one, our very belief in God. STUDIES FOR THE 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME DAILY READINGS FOR THE 31ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME DEDICATION OF ST JOHN LATERAN November 9, 2013 WEEKLY BLOG Why should we believe in life after death? MP3 PODCAST In this week’s audio podcast, we explore the argument of Jesus for the resurrection. His argument, and our faith, is based upon the reality of God, a living God, a God active in our lives, even after death. FIRST READING 2 Maccabees 7 presented the famous story of the seven sons who died a martyr’s death, in hope of the resurrection. This was the first written example scholars know about that explicitly confirms a belief in the resurrection. PSALM Psalm 17 is a hymn for salvation, even beyond the days troubles and, implicitly, beyond death itself. SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 2 encouraged readers to pray for the author (St. Paul?) and for reader’s needs. A prayer for me, a prayer for you. GOSPEL In Luke 20, the Sadducees confronted Jesus with a rabbinical argument over the resurrection. Jesus defended the notion of the resurrection by appealing to THE revelation of God on Mt. Sinai. He was the Living God, so, he was alive for even people who have died. In other words, to be a Jew who believed in the Jewish deity, one must believe in the resurrection. CHILDREN’S READINGS In the story for the first reading, a losing high school football team turned the season around in a game against their crosstown rivals. Despite their season, they never gave up hope, just like the sons who died in hope of the resurrection. FAMILY ACTIVITY Our belief in the resurrection is entwined with our belief in heaven. What is heaven really like? Have your family create a picture of serving God in heaven with friends and relatives. |
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Upcoming Studies November 3: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Reading: 31st Week in Ordinary Time November 9: Dedication of St. John Lateran November 10: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Reading: 32nd Week in Ordinary Time November 17: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Reading: 33rd Week in Ordinary Time November 24: Christ the King Daily Reading: 34th Week in Ordinary Time November 28: Thanksgiving (USA) November 30: St. Andrew |
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