23rd 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)

If you're in a group (Connect group, Eco-circle etc) you really need to pay attention - and it can be very rewarding. You gain confidence to talk about what matters to others and you hear other people's views. You start opening up about your beliefs and values.

It's a bit of an "ephphatha" moment right enough, but worth it.

  1. How has the pandemic period opened up new ways in your faith journey?
  2. When has your faith in Jesus enabled you to speak out on an issue of importance?

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:

Mark 8:27-35   You are the Christ. The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously.

The actor and comedian Robin Williams once said, "Everyone you meet

is fighting a battle you know absolutely nothing about. Be kind, always."

In 'daring to experience the friendship and love of Jesus' we draw closer

to the foot of the Cross - and the day of Resurrection...

  1. Share a time when you reacted to what someone said - and later found out that you knew nothing about their real situation or problem. 
  2. This week, meet up with someone whom you know is in need of company or caring support. If there are silences, wait for them to speak. Just be there and listen...