Education in Faith
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Christ Be our Light
This Sunday, in our readings we hear Jesus talking about the time when he will come again in glory. He reminds us that some strange things will happen at the end of the world. It seems scary - the sun will grow dark, the moon will no longer shine, the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers in space will be driven from their courses. Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in the clouds with great power and glory. He will send the angels out to the four corners of the earth to gather God has chosen people from one end of the world to the other.
“No one knows, however, when that day or hour will come - neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son; only the Father knows.” Jesus says that nobody except God knows when Jesus will come again. However, as his followers we should still try to be ready to greet him when he comes.
We can try to be ready by doing all that Jesus asks of us. By loving God and one another and by helping other people. By living in peace with each other and by sharing what we have so that all people have enough.
We do not know when this will be, but we must try to be ready.
Let the fig tree teach us a lesson. When its branches become green and tender and it starts putting out leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, you will know that the time is near, ready to begin. Remember that all these things will happen before the people now living have all died. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away says Jesus.
Let us think a bit about how we get ready for other special events in our lives today…
Prayer: Christ Jesus, we know that one day you will come again. Help us to be ready when the time comes. Please show us how to live in peace and harmony with each other, so that we may be ready to welcome your Son Jesus when he comes again in glory. Amen.
Discussion Starters
- How do you think we can be ready for Jesus?
- What kind of people should we be so that we are ready for Jesus?
Sacramental News
Sacrament Levy
Please remember to pay your sacramental levy of $15.
If your child has received or will be receiving a Sacrament this year.
Sacrament of Confirmation
- Reconciliation for Confirmation will take place at SFS (during school time) on Wednesday 24th November.
- Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Friday 26th November at St. Kevin’s Church at 5:30 pm.
- All candidates need to start arriving at 4:00 pm for individual photos.
- A group photo will take place at 5:00 pm.
- Confirmation Banners have been set up at St. Kevin’s Church.
- Prayer cards prepared by children have been distributed to parishioners to pray for our children.
Confirmation Preparation:
- Complete tasks assigned on “Sacrament of Confirmation’ Google Classroom page.
- 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.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose