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Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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 your 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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

March 21, Fifth Sunday of Lent: John 12:20-33

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

Jesus tells us that a grain of wheat has to die to produce fruit. What do you think he is telling us through that image?
What are the things you need to give up to be a fruitful part of God’s kingdom?
How do you think you would feel to be Jesus, knowing that you will have to die to save people?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

Fifth Sunday of Lent Reflection (9:30)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB, Saint John’s Abbey and Emmaus Institute.
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
Unless it Dies Reflection Clip, Photographs by Barbara Sutton, improvisations created and performed by David Fremo.

Lessons in English

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 9, 2021March 12, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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

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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

March 14, Fourth Sunday of Lent: John 3:14-21

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

Why did God send his Son, Jesus to us?
How does is make you feel that God loves you so much that he gave us his Son?
What do you think it would be like to make a sacrifice like that?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection (9:55)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Alejandra Mancilla, St. Leonard’s Parish, Pelican Rapids.
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
Life through Winter Reflection Clip, Photographs by Julie Tschida, improvisations created and performed by David Fremo.

Lessons in English

Third Sunday of Lent

March 2, 2021March 5, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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

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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

March 7, Third Sunday of Lent: John 2:13-25

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

Why did Jesus get so angry?
How did you feel when Jesus got angry?
Is it okay to get angry? When is it okay? When is it not okay?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

Third Sunday of Lent Reflection (9:59)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Brother Lucian Lopez, OSB, Saint John’s Abbey.
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
Lenten Winter Reflection Clip, Photographs by Gabby Gorder, improvisations on “The King of Love”, H. W. Baker (1868), created and performed by David Fremo.

Lessons in English

Second Sunday of Lent

February 23, 2021February 26, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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

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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

February 28, Second Sunday of Lent: Mark 9:2-10

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

We hear a version of this gospel every Second Sunday of Lent. Does it seem familiar to you? What do you remember from other years?
What do you think it would be like to be Peter, James, and John?
Have you ever had a faith experience like they did? What did you think? Feel?
Do you think it would be hard to keep the Transfiguration to yourself?hy do you think the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

Second Sunday of Lent Reflection (7:04)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Linda Kaiser, Director of Safe Environment of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
Lenten Winter Journey Reflection Clip, Photographs by Barbara Sutton, improvisations on “I heard the Voice of Jesus” (traditional English melody) created and performed by David Fremo.

Lessons in English

First Sunday of Lent

February 17, 2021February 20, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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

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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

February 21, First Sunday of Lent: Mark 1:12-15

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

Why do you think the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert?
What do you think Jesus did there?
Jesus tells us to “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Where else do we hear these words?
What is it you need to change during this season of Lent to believe in and live the gospel more fully?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

First Sunday of Lent Reflection (9:42)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Mayuli Bales, Director of Multicultural Ministries of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
Improvisations on “Hosea” by Gregory Norbet OSB, used with permission under OneLicense.net, License #A-704242, created and performed by David Fremo.

Lessons in English

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 8, 2021February 13, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

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

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 the Holy Day’s Gospel

February 14, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 1:40-45

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

Why do you think Jesus healed the leper?
Why do you think Jesus told the leper not to tell anyone?
Why do you think the leper told people anyway?

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.

For further reflection during Lent:

Ash Wednesday Reflection (8:39)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

Presenter Martina Talic of Saint John’s Preparatory School and the diocesan Emmaus Institute
Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English
Musician/composer Paul and photographer Karen Imholte for the beautiful meditation