Sunday, April 6, 2025

5th Sunday of Lent: False Pride (C) 36
Key Passage
Jesus straightened up and said, "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 8:7)
Questions
Adults: Have you ever been too willing to "cast the first stone" when you disapproved of someone's behavior? How can you resist these feelings?
Children: When have you criticized or made fun of someone? What could help you act differently?

Readings

First Reading • Promise of Restoration
Isaiah 43:16-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Second Reading • Breaking With the Past
Philippians 3:8-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Adulteress
John 8:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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