Sunday, February 12, 2023

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Implications of the New Law (A) 76

Key Passage

Jesus said, "So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:23–24)

Questions

Adults: How do you reconcile with those who have offended or hurt you?

Children: When have you taken the first step to make up with someone who has hurt you or whom you have offended?

Readings

First Reading • Our Free Will

Sirach 15:16-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on the Bible
- Chapter 2: Honoring the Holy Bible • p.12-13 • Mt 7:24-27; Ps 119
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 10: Examine Your Conscience • p.22-23 • Lk 6:35-38; Ps 119:1-5

Second Reading • True Wisdom

1 Corinthians 2:6-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Old Law and the New

Matthew 5:17-37 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- On the Hillside • p.80-89 • Mt 5:1-7:28
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on the Teachings of Jesus
- Chapter 1: Discovering the Sermon on the Mount • p.6-7 • Mt 5-7
- Chapter 17: The Importance of Forgiveness • p.38-39 • Mt 5:23-24
- Chapter 33: Memos from the Mount • p.70-71 • Mt 5-7
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 3: Making Peace with God and Others • p.8-9 • Mt 5:23-24
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 3: You Are Gospel People • p.17-19 • Mt 5, 11:29; Jn 14:6