Week 3 - Mercy Shared

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13

MERCY SHARED
PERFORMING WORKS OF MERCY AS/IS OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S MERCY

Sunday Readings

First Reading

Zephaniah 3:14-18a

A savior is promised to Israel.

Responsorial Psalm

Isaiah 12:2-3,4,5-6

A song of praise to God our savior

Second Reading

Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice always because the Lord is near.

Gospel Reading

Luke 3:10-18

John the Baptist teaches the path of repentance and announces Christ.

Question of the Week:

Adults - How am I already sharing God’s mercy? How is God calling me to share God’s mercy in new ways? 

Youth - What ways do I show God’s love to those around me?  How is God calling me to share his love in new ways in my family? with my friends? with my community?

Family - How are we living God’s love as a family?  What might God be asking us to do differently to show his love to one another and others around us?

Reading Resources

  • Loaves and Fishes (by Dorothy Day)
  • The Book of Tobit (in the Old Testament)

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