Readings:
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4,
5-6, 15-17; 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13; Lk 4:21-30
Reflection: The topics of defining when life begins, abortion,
in-vitro fertilization, and stem cell research have become hot topics of
discussion in our society. We receive a beautiful
definition of life in our first reading today.
The scripture reminds us that before God formed us in the womb, He knew
us. In this we see that all life is
precious, that God creates all life, that God has a beautiful plan for each and
every life, and that all life is to be formed in the womb.
Reflection
for kids: God creates
every person and He knows and loves every person even before they are put in
their mommy’s tummy.
Big
Picture: Every life
is created and loved by God
Discussion
Starters:
Younger
saints: Who
creates every person on earth?
(God.) Is every person special
and loved by God? (Yes.) Does God have a plan for every person that He
creates? (Yes.)
Older
saints: Reflect on
the scripture and how that relates to or contradicts society’s view of
abortion, stem cell research, and in-vitro fertilization. How does the scripture correlate with the
Catholic Church’s teachings on abortion, stem cell research, and in-vitro
fertilization? Are you following the
Church’s teachings on these issues and guiding others to do the same?
Scripture
Verse for the Week: “Before
I formed you in the womb I knew you”
Jeremiah 1:5
You
are now entering the mission field: Offer
up prayers that the Holy Spirit will guide your words when you are providing
guidance to a friend. (Spiritual work of
mercy: Counseling the doubtful.)
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