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Sacrament of Confirmation
Reconciliation for Sacrament of Confirmation at SFS (during school time) on Wednesday 24th November.
Friday 26th November at St. Kevin’s Church at 5:30 pm
Confirmation Preparation:
Please continue to join in at 5:55 pm to prayer the Rosary and recite prayers as part of preparation for confirmation.
Use the link below to join in:
Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84932957224
Meeting ID: 849 3295 7224
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns.
Rozeta Ambrose
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
In this week’s Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples about giving. Jesus observes people putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums, but this was no sacrifice for them as they had great wealth. A poor widow, however, caught his attention because she put in what he knew to be all that she had. Her donation was but two small coins worth a few cents, but her generosity and sacrifice were well beyond what the wealthy had contributed.
Jesus knew that his disciples were concerned about material possessions and success and this was keeping them from understanding true discipleship. The widow shows what it takes to be truly great in the Reign of God.
The Gospel reading suggests that the amount that a person gives does not matter. What does matter is the spirit and intention of the giver. The poor widow put her trust in God and gave all that she had. She gave everything knowing that God would provide for her every need.
God created the world and everything good. We have been given all of creation as a gift. God has given us the responsibility of stewardship, which means to care for creation. Each of us has been given unique gifts from God to be used to help build the Reign of God on earth. Being a follower of Christ includes being a good steward and taking good care of the gifts that God has given us. When we share our gifts with others and contribute to the good of the world around us we are living in cooperation with God.
God gives us the world and everything good. It is up to us to care for what God has given us. We give back to God when we share our gifts with others and care for all of creation.
Let us Prayer
God of Life, thank you for the people who take care of us and give us what we need.
Help us to be willing to give and share what we have with others.
In the name of Jesus we pray,
Amen.
Discussion Starters
• What does this reading tell you about giving?
• What does this reading tell you about giving?
• Name some things that God has given you?
• How can you share what you have been given with others?
• What gifts can you give to God?
• Who does Jesus say has given more?
• What does Jesus tell his disciples?
• What are some things that are being done today to help care for the world.
• Share some examples of how you can care for creation.
• Are you willing to give to others?
• How does God give you what you need?
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose