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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A [124]
Come, Follow Me
Key Passage
Then Jesus told his disciples, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24)
Questions
Adults:
In what concrete ways do you take up your cross and follow Jesus?
Children:
When has it been difficult to be a follower of Jesus?
Readings
First Reading • Jeremiah's Interior Crisis
Jeremiah 20:7-9
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Psalm
Psalms 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
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Second Reading • Sacrifice of Body and Mind
Romans 12:1-2
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Gospel • First Prophecy of Passion and Resurrection; Doctrine of the Cross
Matthew 16:21-27
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Related activities & tools
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
Chapter 33: Wise and Foolish Builders • p.126-128 • Mt 7:24-20:999