Sunday, February 5, 2023

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Spreading the Light of Christ (A) 73

Key Passage

Jesus said, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

Questions

Adults: In what way might you be hiding the light of Christ from others? What could you do to improve this?

Children: How can you let the light of Christ in you shine for others this week?

Readings

First Reading • True Fasting

Isaiah 58:7-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Preaching on Christ Crucified

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Similes of Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-16 (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 16: Becoming the Light of the World • p.36-37 • Mt 5:14-16
- Chapter 33: Memos from the Mount • p.70-71 • Mt 5-7
30 Creative Classroom Crafts, Lessons, & Prayers
- Discipleship/Mission/Vocation • Chapter 22: Be-at-it-dudes • p.46-47 • Mt 5:1-13
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 3: You Are Gospel People • p.17-19 • Mt 5, 11:29; Jn 14:6
Building Faith Brick by Brick ll: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Parables
- Salt and Light • p.32-33 • Mt 5:13-16; Mk 4:21-23; Lk 8:16, 11:33