Subject: Studies for the Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - B - November 18, 2012
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Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 11, 2012 Jesus is Coming Traditionally, the topic of the Second Coming is faced with a tinge of dread. Am I ready to see my Savior? Some dismiss such anxiety as “paranoia” and live their lives as if Christ postponed his coming forever. How do we face the end of the world, with anxiety or apathy? Do we think of Christ’s coming at all? MP3 PODCAST: In this week’s audio podcast, we discuss anxiety we might feel over THE TEST, the Final Judgment. FIRST READING: Daniel 12 presented the final days as a time of judgment, a time of punishment and reward. PSALM: Any time can be a time of decision. We might look to the Final Judgment, but the present moment might tear us between the way of faith and the easy way to evil. Psalm 16 pointed out the right way to life and the results of wickedness. SECOND READING: Hebrews 10 portrayed the heavenly temple as a heavenly court. In the end, God would rule over all peoples, with his Son at his right side. The sacrifice of the Son would forgive sin forever, but sinners would be defeated. GOSPEL: In Mark 13, Jesus evoked the image of Daniel 7 for the end time. Tension on a cosmic scale would give way to the coming of the Son of Man. While disciples might look forward to the end time with anticipation, ultimate knowledge of the Second Coming belongs to the Father. CHILDREN’S READINGS: In the story for the first reading, James lost his grandmother. He finally felt peace after the funeral, when he realized his grandmother was with Jesus. In the end, he will be with his grandmother, along with all those who he loved. In the story for the gospel, young George feared for the end of the world. His mother reassured him that, with Jesus, he had nothing to fear. CATECHISM LINK: In this week’s Catechism Link, we consider the afterlife and the end times. Click here: FAMILY ACTIVITY: To balance anxiety and complacence over the end of the world, speak to your family about anticipation for the coming of Christ with some humor. Develop a “Jesus Is Coming. Look Busy” poster as a focus for discussion. Important Notice Later in November, word-sunday.com will undergo some changes to improve service. First, the site will change to a new server around November 20, so it might be off line for a few days. When it goes back on line, you will see the new design for word-sunday.com that was literally a year in the making. Next, mini studies for the weekday gospel will be available on the site and in your email inbox; sign up for email service will be available soon. Finally, I've begun to produce videos about the faith and historical background. The first one is now on line; it addresses the figure of John the Baptist. More will be produced as time allows, but be patient, since these are time intensive. |
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Upcoming Studies November 18: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 22: Thanksgiving November 25: Christ the King November 30: Feast of St. Andrew December 2: First Sunday in Advent December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9: Second Sunday in Advent December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 16: Third Sunday in Advent December 23: Fourth Sunday in Advent |
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