Sunday, September 15, 2019

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Courage to Forgive (C) 132
Key Passage
The servant replied, "Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound." Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. (Luke 15:27–28)
Questions
Adults: When have you persistently sought after a member of your family who has lost his or her way?
Children: Have you ever felt you were not getting credit for your good works? What did you do?

Readings

First Reading • The Golden Calf
Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Second Reading • Paul's Gratitude
1 Timothy 1:12-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17+19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:1-32 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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