Sunday, October 7th Readings

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Opening Prayer

Lord,

Who am I that you want to be with me?

What do I have to offer you?

Where can I go where you don’t follow?

I am forever grateful

for YOU choose ME!!!

Amen

Journal/Reflection Questions

Genesis 2:18-24

God created Eve for Adam, why do you think God wants us to have a suitable partner?
Why do you think God chose to take a rib from Adam to create Eve? What is the significance?
What strikes you about this scripture? How does it make you feel? Does it remind you of the stories of creation you heard in your childhood?

Hebrews 2:9-11

What comfort do you get from knowing Jesus spent time on earth?
How do you feel about being called a brother and sister of Jesus? What does that mean to you?
How are you consecrated with Jesus? What does it mean to be consecrated in Jesus?

Mark 10:2-16

What does Jesus say about the people that caused Moses to re-write the law? How is played out in society today? Give an example.
What does Jesus mean when he says, “don’t prevent them from coming to me”?
Do you think he is talking about children literally or figuratively? How does this change your understanding of the scripture?

General Questions for Journaling

Describe the characteristics of man as you believe God created man to be.
Describe the characteristics of woman as you believe God created woman to be.
How do men and women complement each other? Is this how God created them to be? Why or why not?
What causes men and women to clash? Is this how God created them to be?
Do you think it is romantic that God created Eve just for Adam? Do you believe He does the same for each of his children?
What is your definition of an angel?
How does Jesus’ death bring salvation to all? Does it make sense to you that you receive God’s salvation whether you believe it or not? Does that bring you comfort or cause you distress?
What is your experience of divorce? How do Jesus’ words affect your opinion of divorce?
What makes a marriage a “perfect union”? Do you think this exists? Why or why not?
Do you think the fear of getting divorced keeps people who are suitable partners from getting married?
Make a list of some non-negotiables of a marriage God joins together?
Do you believe a marriage without God can last? Why or why not?

Closing Prayer (Inspired by Psalm 128)