Family Ministry Elementary Department FAMILY GOSPEL REFLECTION NOVEMBER 24, 2019 34th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Don Bosco Makati Parents are “evangelizers” and “educators”
THINGS TO PREPARE AT HOME: 1. Sacred space (crucifix and candle) 2. Printed copy of the Family Gospel Reflection 3. Laptop or tablet for the Family Gospel Reflection pdf presentation (optional) 4. Simple salo-salo after the Family Gospel Reflection (optional)
FAMILY GOSPEL REFLECTION Grades 3-6 Parents will facilitate a family Gospel Reflection every Saturdays or Sundays before attending mass. PART I: OPENING PRAYER PART 2: GOSPEL LEARNING PART 3: GOSPEL READING PART 4: LIVING THE GOSPEL PART 5: TRIVIA PART 6: CLOSING PRAYER
FAMILY GOSPEL REFLECTION NOVEMBER 24, 2019 34th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
OPENING PRAYER Dear Jesus, Thank you for being our King and Savior. In your name we pray. Amen.
GOSPEL LEARNING The Gospel reading today comes from St. Luke. As a Church, we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The Gospel we proclaim shows the great mystery of our faith: In the moment of his crucifixion, Jesus is shown to be King and Savior of all.
GOSPEL READING: LUKE 23: 35-43 “Jesus Christ Crucified on the Cross with the Two Thieves” Source: New Testament Pinoy Version Catholic Edition
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 35 Nakatayo dun ang mga tao at nanonood, habang iniinsulto si Jesus ng mga leader ng bayan. Sinabi nila, “Niligtas nya ang iba. Iligtas nya ngayon ang sarili nya, kung sya nga ang Christ na pinili ng Diyos!” 36 Pinagtawanan din ng mga sundalo si Jesus, nilapitan sya at inalok ng mumurahing alak. 37 Sinabi nila, “Kung ikaw nga ang hari ng mga Jews, iligtas mo ang sarili mo!” 38 Merong nakasulat sa itaas nya [sa Greek, Latin, at Hebrew], “Ito ang Hari ng mga Jews.”
39 Ininsulto rin sya ng isang kriminal na nakapako, “Di ba ikaw ang Christ? Iligtas mo ang sarili mo, pati na kami.” 40 Pero sinaway sya ng kasama nya, “Hindi ka ba natatakot sa Diyos? Pinarusahan ka ding tulad nya! 41 Tama lang na parusahan tayo dahil sa mga ginawa natin, pero walang ginawang masama ang taong ito.” 42 Sinabi pa nya, “Jesus, wag mo akong kalimutan pag naghahari ka na.” 43 Sumagot si Jesus, “Sinasabi ko sayo, isasama kita ngayong araw na to sa Paraiso.” The Gospel of the Lord.
LIVING THE GOSPEL 1. SITUATION Have you watched a movie or read a book where one of the characters is a “king”? Describe him and his kingdom.
LIVING THE GOSPEL 2. GOSPEL THEME Most of us think being a king is about being able to do whatever you want to do and not having to listen to anyone. It is about having the power, servants, riches, and the best of everything.
In the Gospel, Jesus as a king is not anything like that. Jesus is the kind of king who rules by example and by being a servant to the people. He is the kind of king who wants the best for his people and will do anything, including death, to make sure they have it. We want to follow Jesus as a king and do what He asks not because of His power or wealth but because He loves us and inspires us to be like Him.
LIVING THE GOSPEL 3. GOSPEL CHALLENGE In the moment of his crucifixion, Jesus is shown to be King and Savior of all. After attending the mass, kneel down in front of the crucifix and thank Jesus for expressing His great love for us.
TRIVIA: CRUCIFIXION Before it became Christianity’s symbol of salvation, it was a punishment given to wrong-doers and even to slaves. The practice is found among many tribes: Egyptians, Persians, Assyrians, etc. Its history can be traced back to the Egyptians (Genesis 40:19) and Persians (Esther 7:10). Source: Halo Sambuhay for Kids
CLOSING PRAYER Dear Jesus, With eyes of faith, may we recognize that You are indeed King and Savior of all. In your name we pray. Amen. Our Father, Hail, Mary, Glory Be...
Suggested Family Practices: 1. Attending Sunday mass. 2. Family Gospel Reflection 3. Family Movie Night (FORMED Movies) 4. Family Monthly Confession
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