Family Catechesis using Liturgical Bible Study for the Solemnity of Pentecost
Gospel Background: Jesus is in the Upper Room, talking to his disciples, after having instituted the Eucharist and before he leaves for Gethsemane. After having described the intimate relationship that exists between him and his disciples (15:1-8.9-17), and the opposition they will suffer because of their loyalty to him (15:18-21), Jesus reiterates the promise of […]
6th Sunday of Easter – Family Catechesis thru Liturgical Bible Study May 13
Gospel Background The same as that of last Sunday. Introduction This Gospel passage is the continuation of last Sunday’s excerpt. Its central theme is brotherly love (see vv. 12 and 17) in imitation of the love Christ has shown for his disciples. The passage emphasizes that the believers must be an integral part of the […]
5th Sunday of Easter – Family Catechesis thru Liturgical Bible Study May 6
Gospel Background: Jesus is in the Upper Room with His disciples. He has just instituted the Eucharist and washed the feet of His disciples. He is now sharing his last thoughts with them (Farewell Discourse) before going to Gethsemane, where he will spend the night in prayer and where he will be arrested. Introduction: In […]
Family Catechesis using Liturgical Bible Study Fifth Sunday of Lent MARCH 25
We are just one week away from the b e g i n n i n g o f t h e Ho l y We e k a n d today’s Second Reading and Gospel passage already introduces us to the basic truth that our salvation is the fruit of the dramatic death of Jesus Christ. It […]
Liturgical Bible Study – Christmas Day 2011
Reading 1 Is 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, “Your God is King!” Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the LORD restoring Zion. […]