Sunday, August 22, 2021

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Christian Marriage (B) 122
Key Passage
This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the church. Each of you, however, should love his wife as himself, and a wife should respect her husband. (Ephesians 5:32–33)
Questions
Adults: In what way has the example of Christian marriage (your own or that of another couple) helped you understand the relationship between Christ and his church?
Children: What can you do for your family to show them Jesus' love and care?

Readings

Psalm
Psalms 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Christian Wives and Husbands
Ephesians 5:21-32 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • Reminder of the Divine Goodness
Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Effect of the Bread of Life Discourse
John 6:60-69 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)