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Dear Parents,
This Sunday is called Good Shepherd Sunday because Jesus tells His friends that He is the Good Shepherd who will lay down His life for His sheep. He explains that a hired shepherd runs away when a wolf comes. A hired shepherd only wants to be paid. Jesus says, “I know my sheep, and they know me.” He tells us that we belong to Him and He will lay down His life for us. Jesus reminds us how important we are to Him, so important that He died and rose so we can go to Heaven someday.
This week our video is a reflection on the First Reading and the Gospel. As a family, watch video in its entirety and ask each other these questions: How is Jesus like a good shepherd? How are you like a good shepherd?
Family Prayer: Teach us Lord, to hear your voice and answer you. Amen
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Read more: Fourth Sunday of Easter Cycle B / Cuarto Domingo de Pascua Ciclo B (Faith Formation)
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Dear Parents,
Jesus does not like injustice or bad actions. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is not happy with the people who are using the Temple for profit rather than for love of God. He says the Temple will be destroyed and built again in three days, but he is talking about himself!
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. What things in your life do you need to get rid of so you can focus more on God?
Family Prayer: Holy Spirit, show us how to let go of things we do not need. Amen
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Read more: Third Sunday of Lent Cycle B / Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Ciclo B (Faith Formation)
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Dear Families,
In this week’s Gospel Jesus reminds us that when we care for the poor, hungry, sick, tired, and lonely, we are loving him. We also remember this Sunday that Jesus is the King. If we wish to be in service to our King, we must be in service to those in need.
As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. How can you recognize the needs of others and help fill those needs?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us to notice when someone is poor, sick, lonely, hungry, or in need in any way. Amen
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Read more: Solemnity of Christ the King Cycle A/ Solemnidad de Cristo Rey Ciclo A
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Dear Parents,
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus took Peter, James, and John on top of a high mountain and they see the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus clothes became dazzling white. Two great men appeared with him. Moses who gave the Israelites the Ten Commandments, and Elijah a great prophet who taught the people to be faithful to God. From a cloud they hear God say “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” They wondered what all of this means. Jesus disciples probably wanted to tell everyone what they saw, but Jesus asked them to wait until after his death. Jesus died and resurrected, now they understood and shared this special memory with others that Jesus is God’s beloved Son.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. How will you change and grow during Lent?
Family Prayer: Lord, help us to remember we also are God’s beloved children. Amen
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Read more: Second Sunday of Lent Cycle B / Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma Ciclo B (Faith Formation)
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Dear Parents,
After Jesus is baptized, he is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit and for 40 days he was tempted by Satan. Jesus was among wild animals and angels ministered to him. During Lent, we too need to be led by the Holy Spirit and remember the vows of Baptism in which we promise to reject sin and follow Jesus. Just as Jesus was ministered by the angels, God also supports us in our struggles against sin and temptation. Therefore, let us hear, listen, and act to what Jesus proclaims, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.”
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions. Do you believe that Jesus will help you do what’s right when you are tempted? How does the Holy Spirit help you live as a follower of Jesus?
Family Prayer: Holy Spirit, help us to make good choices as followers of Jesus. God, send your angels to minister to us the way you sent them to minister to Jesus in the desert. Amen
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Read more: First Sunday of Lent Cycle B / Primer Domingo de Cuaresma Ciclo B (Faith Formation)
