Mercy

Sunday Reading Reflections for Children

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy to Give

Oct 25, 20243 min read

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy to Give

Mark 10.46-52 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n Wherever Jesus and his friends go, people follow. They want to see Jesus. They...

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Mercy and Faith

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Oct 25, 20244 min read

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Mercy and Faith

Mark 10.46-52 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n Often, when we listen to the Bible, we hear something about following. Sheep...

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): A Colossal Shift

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Sep 15, 20235 min read

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): A Colossal Shift

Matthew 18.21-34 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection We know that the Plan of God involves all people enjoying the full Risen Life...

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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): "I Must Stay"

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Oct 28, 20223 min read

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): "I Must Stay"

(Adults, you could begin by reading the scripture passage to your child. Alternatively, read the intro to the reflection, then the...

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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Mercy and Joy

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Oct 28, 20224 min read

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Mercy and Joy

(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Jesus Prayer

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Oct 22, 20223 min read

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Jesus Prayer

(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Praise God!

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Oct 6, 20222 min read

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Praise God!

(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Lord, Open My Lips

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Oct 6, 20222 min read

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Lord, Open My Lips

(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): For A Moment

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Oct 6, 20223 min read

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): For A Moment

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. Close your eyes and just let the words fall over you. Which word...

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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Name of God is Mercy

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Jul 9, 20223 min read

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Name of God is Mercy

(Adults, this is a moral parable and 3-6 year olds do not need this yet! They simply need time to enjoy falling in love with God. We will...

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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): How to Love

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Jul 9, 20223 min read

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): How to Love

(Adults, it would be good to begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. The parable is beat when heard all at once. The reflection...

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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Who Would Jesus Choose?

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Jul 9, 20224 min read

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Who Would Jesus Choose?

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 10.25-37 The...

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3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Abundance, Mercy, Matter

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Apr 30, 20225 min read

3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Abundance, Mercy, Matter

(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...

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3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Signs by the Sea

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Apr 30, 20226 min read

3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Signs by the Sea

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 21.1-19 On this...

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Passion (Palm) Sunday (Ages 6-9): Remember Me

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Apr 9, 20224 min read

Passion (Palm) Sunday (Ages 6-9): Remember Me

Luke 22:14-20, Luke 23:32-43 (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56) This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when, all over the world,...

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5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Time Out With Jesus

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Time Out With Jesus

(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday hardly seems fitting for 3-6 year olds! What is the face of God they need to see? I think it is the...

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5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): The Face of Mercy

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Mar 31, 20224 min read

5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): The Face of Mercy

(Adults, this is a difficult passage from the Gospels—for adults as well as children. In this reflection, I try to explain briefly why...

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5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Misery Meets Mercy

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Mar 31, 20224 min read

5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Misery Meets Mercy

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 8.1-11 We know...

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4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): No Matter What

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Mar 25, 20225 min read

4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): No Matter What

(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy Overflows

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy Overflows

(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday contains many instructions for how to live as a child of God. Our 3-6 year olds are not yet in that...

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