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The aim of Living the Word is to help Young Adults hear and live the message of Jesus. Resources on the site are created by Fr Frank Bird, SM. The aim of the project is to help young adults hear and live the message of Jesus. He is currently working in the Marist Community in Okaihau in the Diocese of Auckland. New Zealand.

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26th Sunday – Walk the TalkDiscussion Guide: 26th Sunday – Walk the Talk     Reflection Questions: • Ezekiel was a priest and a prophet with his people in exile in Babylon. Jewish people had a deep sense that sins of their ancestors had caused their current situation (in exile away from Home and their sacred Temple in Jerusalem). It […]livingthewordSep 22 2020
25th Sunday Year A: The Parable of the Generosity of GodDiscussion & Scriptures for 25th Sun. Year A:The Parable of the Generosity of God-HERE Reflection Questions • Many feel displaced from church and Sacraments due to the pandemic. God feeling ‘distant’ is a common spiritual experience. The words of Isaiah may help. He speaks and writes to God’s people feeling distant and away from home. […]livingthewordSep 16 2020
24th Sunday: Extravagant, Dangerous ForgivenessReflection for Sunday 24th is here – Extravagant, Dangerous Forgiveness. Discussion Questions. The Book of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus was used to instruct new candidates for Baptism with all its wisdom lessons. Today, forgiveness is the theme. Are you ‘hugging tightly’ any anger or resentment? What behaviour is this causing? How does that behaviour help or […]livingthewordSep 06 2020
23rd Sunday Yr. A – Love Fulfills the LawDiscussion Guide: 23rd Sunday Yr. A – Love Fulfills the Law     Reflection Questions: • Ezekiel is regarded as one of the 3 great prophets (Behind Isaiah and Jeremiah). Ezekiel is both a priest and a prophet and is speaking during a time of Exile away from Home. Without temple practices, faithfulness to the […]livingthewordAug 31 2020
22nd Sunday Yr. A – Do not conform – but be transformed!Discussion Guide: 22nd Sunday Yr. A – Do not conform – but be transformed! Reflection Questions:  • Jeremiah was a young prophet who spoke out against King Jehoiakim. The King was so upset with Jeremiah’s words pointing out injustice he burnt Jeremiah’s writings. Prophets were passionately aware of the call to love God and show this […]livingthewordAug 24 2020
21st Sunday Yr. A – Who do YOU say I am?Discussion Guide: 21st Sunday Yr. A – Who do YOU say I am? Reflection Questions: • The special office of ‘Master of the Palace’ also had another well known title ‘Keeper of the Keys’. This involved wearing the key to the palace door. It hung from just below the shoulder and was obvious to all who […]livingthewordAug 17 2020
20th Sunday Yr. A – God has Mercy Upon AllDiscussion Guide:  20th Sunday Yr. A – God has Mercy Upon All   Reflection Questions: • God’s chosen people, who were marched away from home into exile in Babylon, are now given permission to return home and rebuild their temple. King Cyrus even gives them back their sacred vessels stolen from the Temple 60 years […]livingthewordAug 10 2020
19th Sunday Yr. A – Walk on WaterDiscussion Guide: 19th Sunday Yr. A – Walk on Water   Reflection Questions: • The mountain of Horeb was another term for the famous Mt Sinai where Moses met face to face with God. Unlike Moses, Elijah is being chased. He challenged the Queen for putting statues of Baal in the temple, killed 400 Baal […]livingthewordAug 03 2020
18th Sunday Yr. A – Jesus Abundantly Blesses Our Small OfferingsDiscussion Guide: 18th Sunday Yr. A – Jesus Abundantly Blesses Our Small Offerings       Reflection Questions: • Isaiah 40-55 is known as ‘The Book of Comfort’. God will comfort and look after his people. In ancient cultures a relationship and bond of commitment was sealed by a meal together. They also acknowledged with […]livingthewordJul 27 2020
17th Sunday Yr. A: What is your treasure?Discussion Guide: 17th Sunday Yr. A: What Is Your Treasure?   Reflection Questions:    • Solomon is not simply having a ‘dream’. The last person to possibly take his kingship (Shimei see 1Kings 2, 8) has now died so Solomon is now truly King. He has also just married the King of Egypt (Pharoah’s) daughter! […]livingthewordJul 20 2020
16th Sunday Yr. A: Parables – small stories to help build the kingdom of heavenDiscussion Guide:  16th Sunday Yr. A: Parables – small stories to help build the kingdom of heaven.     Reflection Questions: • The Book of Wisdom was written for Jewish people living in cities heavily influenced by Greek culture and philosophy. Wisdom teaching was to remind them of their history and relationship with God. People […]livingthewordJul 13 2020
15th Sunday Yr. A : Listen – hear the Word – and act on it!Discussion Guide: 15th Sunday Yr A:   Listen – hear the Word – and act on it!   Reflection Questions: • The final chapters of Isaiah are called the ‘Book of Consolations’, written to comfort and encourage the Israelites in exile. God’s people are invited to trust deeply in the power and promises of God. They […]livingthewordJul 06 2020
14th Sunday Yr A: Take Christ’s yoke and you’ll find restDiscussion Guide: 14th Sunday Yr A: Take Christ’s yoke and you’ll find rest   Reflection Questions: • Zechariah makes a prophesy that the Saviour will enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Horse and Chariot were symbols of power and war. A donkey was a symbol of humble work and peace. Horse and Donkey. Power and Humility. […]livingthewordJun 29 2020

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Hearing and Living the Sunday Readings

The aim of Living the Word is to help Young Adults hear and live the message of Jesus. Resources on the site are created by Fr Frank Bird, SM. The aim of the project is to help young adults hear and live the message of Jesus. He is currently working in the Marist Community in Okaihau in the Diocese of Auckland. New Zealand.

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