17th Sunday B

The following resources are in the form of a video presentation

  • The readings for the day
  • (a useful commentary on these readings here )
  • A Gospel Reflection by Fr Alex
  • Prayers of Intercession
  • Closing reflective music

Having listened to the readings, the homily and the prayers, you might want simply to reflect yourself on what you have heard and how that might flow into your coming week. Some people have found it very helpful to meet with others and share their thoughts.

If you are interested  in joining a small group to share your thoughts and feelings about God's Word from any of the resources you have watched please email us.         cluster.alpha@outlook.com

Questions for reflection (framed for a group discussion)

"Reflect on the way a good meal satisfies: food, drink, atmosphere, conversation, company... Compare that meal with the Eucharistic meal we share. Celebrate a holy communion each time you share a meal."

(This Transforming Word B by Alice Camille, Acta Publications)

  1. What do these words suggest to you? (Share in your group)
  2. What do you do to rest so that you can return to work refreshed?

Preparing for next week

For those who would like to start reflecting on next week's gospel,

the text can be found here.

Preparing for next week’s gospel: 

John 6:24-35    He who comes to me will never be hungry;
he who believes in me will never thirst.

Being without the consecrated host will never lead to Christians being hungry; being sustained in our faith journey is never in doubt. Jesus says: "Is there anyone among you who would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread... ?

If you, then, evil as you are, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" (Matt 7,9 and 11)

  1. In your life, how has God sustained you in times of need?
  2. When has your faith helped you believe without "seeing signs" from God?