Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Ps 4:2,4,7-9
1 Jn 2:1-5a
Lk 24:35-48
Celebrate MARY the Mother of Jesus
The month of May is traditionally the time the people from many cultures and generations have shown a special devotion to Mary. Mary's "yes" to doing God's will is a good example for all believers. The Church focuses on her during two months of the year' May and October. In May, we experience the new life of spring and celebrate Mary as the Mother of the Life-Giving Savior and Mother of God's people, the Church.
Ideas For Families To Celebrate Mary In May
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
WHY GO TO CHURCH?
A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them...So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher.
"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this..They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!" Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment!
Ps 4:2,4,7-9
1 Jn 2:1-5a
Lk 24:35-48
- How might the power of Jesus' resurrection more effectively shape life within you family, religious community or parish?
- How would you describe to someone else the effects of Easter on you own identity as a Christian?
- In what ways does the church's mission flow from Jesus' resurrection?
What should be the emphases of the mission?
The month of May is traditionally the time the people from many cultures and generations have shown a special devotion to Mary. Mary's "yes" to doing God's will is a good example for all believers. The Church focuses on her during two months of the year' May and October. In May, we experience the new life of spring and celebrate Mary as the Mother of the Life-Giving Savior and Mother of God's people, the Church.
Ideas For Families To Celebrate Mary In May
- Create a space in a prominent place in your home where a favorite statue or picture of Mary can be placed for the month of May. Family members can take turns putting fresh flowers or other "treasure" around the shrine daily. Gather together nightly for prayer.
- In the spring, plant a small flower garden in a flower box or in our yard in honor of Mary. In October, cut and place these flowers at a special place dedicated to Mary in your home.
Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
WHY GO TO CHURCH?
A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them...So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher.
"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this..They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!" Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment!
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