Jonathan Chiacchere

Xavier High School

Junior Religion 1300, Section #

Friday, October 30, 2009

The Gospel According to Luke 14: 1-6

Opening Prayer

In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

A reading from the Gospel According to Luke.

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. In front of him there was a man suffering from dropsy.

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Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking, “Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?”

But they kept silent; so he took the man and, after he had healed him, dismissed him.

Then he said to them, “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?”

But they were unable to answer his question.

The Gospel According to Luke 14: 1-6

Brief Summary of the Reading

• The Third Commandment• “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.”

– The usual interpretation• One should refrain from working on this day

– Jesus’ interpretation• Serve others, especially those who are in need

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Silent Reflection• How do you honor God by keeping holy the

Sabbath day?– Do you pray or go to Mass to worship God?– Do you serve those in need within your

community?– Do you refrain from vile things and impure

thoughts?– Do you take a break from the craziness of your

everyday life in the world?– Do you relax and take time for yourself?

The Gospel According to Luke 14: 1-6

The Gospel According to Luke 14: 1-6

Closing Prayer

Prayer for Generosity of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Lord, teach me to be generous.

Teach me to serve you as you deserve;To give, and not to count the cost;To fight, and not to heed the wounds;To toil, and not to seek for rest;To labor, and to ask for no rewardExcept that of knowing that I am doing your will.

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