Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Bring your bible and this print and fold-able ‘table tent’ (or electronic device) to your dinner table with your family to discuss Sunday’s Gospel and how you can be the Body of Christ in the world.

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on Sunday’s Gospel

September 27, 2020, 26thSunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 21:28-32

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

• Did the chief priests and elders give Jesus the right answer? (Yes) Then why did he say that sinners would get into heaven before they would?
• What does is it mean when someone says, “Actions speak louder than words?”
• What does Jesus want from us? Can we just say the words he wants to hear? Or do we have to do the things he wants us to do?
• What can we do to show Jesus we don’t just say the words?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.