Sunday, November 16, 2025

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Overcoming Difficulties (C) 159
Key Passage
Jesus said, "You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls." (Luke 21:17–19)
Questions
Adults: When bad things happen, how do you deal with them?
Children: Have you ever worried about something that might happen? What can help you worry less?

Readings

First Reading • Messenger of the Covenant
Malachi 3:19-20a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Qualifications of Various Ministers
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Cataclysm to Come
Luke 21:5-19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland
Related activities & tools
  • Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • "Jesus Serves" Action Story • p.7-8 • Jn 13:4-17
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • Mirror, Mirror Game & Shortbread Snack • p.9-10
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • Decorative Book Cover • p.11-12
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • Loops of Learning Crown • p.13-14
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • "My Jesus Gives Life Everlasting" Song • p.15-16
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • Hopscotch Game • p.17-20
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • First Person Peasant Story • p.21-22 • Jn 13:4-17
    • St. Margaret of Scotland • Servants of the Savior Banner • p.23-24
Memorial of Saint Gertrude the Great