Sunday, October 29th Readings

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Opening Prayer

Creator God

You put in me a heart of flesh

so I could fill it with love for you!

My mind was created by you

so I could exercise your will!

My soul is the part of me

which is made in your image!

When I call for you,

You already know my desire!

Thank you for the path before me,

may I walk in your light forever!

Journal/Reflection Questions

Exodus 22:20-26

Where is compassion found? Is it something taught (you can learn) or something you have naturally?
What is the message of the scripture verse? HINT: It is not that God is mean.

1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10

What does the Holy Spirit offer you?
Identify how you feel about putting forth your love for God to others. Is it something you are comfortable doing? Are you hesitant or afraid?

Matthew 22:34-40

Identify examples of how you can love God with all your heart. Soul. Are there different examples for each or are they all the same?
Did Jesus answer the question he was being asked? Why or why not?

General Questions for Journaling

Can you identify things God has given you?
When have you recently felt God’s love for you?
What do you do with God’s love? What do you think God wants you to do?
When you do something for another person, do you expect re-payment? Why or why not?
Who do you feel called by God to help?
Identify someone in need whom you can reach out to this week.
Where do you find joy? Is it something you strive to find each day or occasionally?
When have you encountered something that on the surface seemed simple but after closer examination was very difficult?
If every good thing comes from God, how come there are people who are not very good?
What can the Trinity offer you in order to love your neighbor, even when they are difficult?

Closing Prayer

Leader: To you Lord, there is no stranger…