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There are two people in this Gospel whose faith is strong—strong enough for Jesus to cure the woman and heal the man’s child. Other people, like the ones who came to get the father, did not have faith. They knew the little girl was dead and nothing more could be done except for the father going home. Jesus’ actions in today’s Gospel remind us that faith in Jesus goes beyond suffering and death.
Let us pray.
Dear Jesus,
You heal us in ways we sometimes don’t even know. Please give us the faith to trust in you. Help us always remember to take our cares to you. In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
- Why do you think the sick woman and the girl’s father came to Jesus in the Gospel story today?
- What do you think was going through the mind of Jesus’ disciples wen Jesus asked them who in the crowd had touched him?
- Why do you think the people from the man’s house tried to get him to leave Jesus and go home?
Message found at http://rclblectionary.com/
LITURGY LINK
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FUN FACTS
Potatoes were the first food ever grown in space. They were grown in the space shuttle Columbia in 1995.
Material found on: https://www.52sundays.com/
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St. Oliver Plunkett (Feast Day July 1)
November 1, 1629 – July 1, 1681
St. Oliver Plunkett is especially familiar to the Irish and the English—and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution.
Oliver was born in Ireland in 1629. He studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. Due to religious persecution in his native land, it was not possible for him to return to minister to his people. After some years of teaching and service to the poor he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Archbishop Plunkett established himself as a man of peace and, with religious fervor, set about visiting his people, establishing schools, ordaining priests, and confirming thousands. Four years later, in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began, forcing Archbishop Plunkett to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise, and to live in hiding. Meanwhile, many of his priests were sent into exile, schools were closed, Church services had to be held in secret, and convents and seminaries were suppressed. As archbishop, Plunkett was viewed as ultimately responsible for any rebellion or political activity among his parishioners.
Archbishop Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679, but his trial was moved to London where he was tried for treason. With deep serenity of soul, he was prepared to die, calmly rebutting the accusations against him and refusing to save himself by giving false evidence against his brother bishops. Oliver Plunkett publicly forgave all those who were responsible for his death. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in July 1681. Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975.
FAMILY FUN
Family Bike Ride
Jesus traveled all over Galilee preaching the Gospel. Take some time to enjoy God’s creation by going on a bike ride together as a family. Consider riding by a church and stopping briefly to say a prayer. Remember that inside each Catholic church there is a tabernacle which contains the Eucharist, the real presence of Christ. Be sure to thank Jesus for his sacrifice and the gift of the Eucharist.
Family Challenge
Prepare and deliver a meal to someone who is sick or needs assistance.
Material found on: https://www.52sundays.com/
Catholic Kids Media is an effort to evangelize the culture, providing quality Catholic programming for kids that does not water down Catholicism. They develop resources for parents and teachers to instruct children in the Faith and practices of prayer. You can visit their YouTube Channel here.
52 Sundays contains unique content for each Sunday of the calendar year. To help all families reclaim the Lord’s Day and grow in the habits of discipleship, the Archdiocese of Detroit created 52 Sundays, a weekly resource that provides a structure for living Sunday in a distinctly Catholic way. You can visit that website here.
The Kids’ Bulletins are a resource for Catholic kids who would like to have some fun while learning about the readings from the Sunday Mass every week. (Ordinary Form) They are made by a mom in Canada who is happy to share them with anyone who can use them to help learn or teach about the truth and beauty of the Faith. You can visit her website here.
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