Question of the Week

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Seeking humility

Reading I Sirach 3:17–18, 20, 28–29         (humility)

Reading II Hebrews 12:18–19, 22–24a       (God the judge; Jesus the mediator)

Gospel Luke 14:1, 7–14                            (a lesson in humility)

Key Passage   Jesus said, “But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14:13–14)

Adult           Has the hunger for status and influence in the world around you endangered your life as a Christian?

Child                    Does it make you a better person to be chosen first for a team or some other honor? Why or why not?