FAITH BOOK

27th SUNDAY (B) October 6, 2024

Genesis 2: 18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2: 9-11; Mark 10: 2-16

Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

Jesus said,
“Whoever does not accept the kingdom
of God like a child will not enter it.”
Then he embraced them and blessed
them, placing his hands on them.

Reflection:

Jesus not only shows his  affection for children, but he takes advantage of the moment to speak on behalf of society’s most vulnerable members which, in the light of the context, would not only include children, who had no legal status, but divorced women as well. In Jesus’ statement against divorce he followed his usual pattern of protecting the poor and most vulnerable members of society.

So, we ask ourselves:

• Have I shown compassion and support for those struggling in their marriage?

• After a divorce, have I let one of the former spouses slip off my radar screen?

 Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100624.cfm

FAITH BOOK ARCHIVE:

(The latest are always listed first.)

• 32nd SUNDAY •
• 31st SUNDAY •
• 30th SUNDAY •
• 29th SUNDAY •
• 28th SUNDAY •
• 27th SUNDAY •