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PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
A prayer for those who may wish to, but are unable to receive Communion, for whatever reason.
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen
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READINGS & QUESTIONS FOR
THE 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 31, 2021Find this Sunday's readings here.
“His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.”
As Jesus traveled, and word of what he was teaching spread, he became something of a celebrity. Imagine what the “word on the street” was about Jesus. After all, they didn’t have TV and internet providing sound bites and analysis back then. Who are some of the people you have met who are “famous”? Is there a “good” kind of fame and a “bad” kind of fame? What is the difference? What do you think made Jesus so famous to the people he encountered? Do you think people could see past his amazing deeds to hear the message he proclaimed? Do you think it was Jesus himself who was famous, or was it the message he carried to people?Thanks to Fr. John Ludwig for some of
the material in these reflections.Children’s Questions:
Here is a link to the readings for this Sunday from the Lectionary for Masses with Children.
Listen to today’s Gospel reading.
The Lectionary for Masses with Children is an approved liturgical book of the Sunday readings, simplified for the understanding of children.This year, we are hearing stories about Jesus from the gospel of Mark. In his gospel, Mark tells many stories about Jesus helping people who are hurting or in need in some way, and today’s reading is the first of those stories. While Jesus is worshipping on the Sabbath, a man who is suffering is shouting, and Jesus heals him. Jesus wants us to follow his example and help others who need it.
Can you think of a time when you helped someone who was sick or lonely or hurting in some way? What are some ways we can follow Jesus by helping others this week?