Second Sunday of the Year B

The following resources are in the form of a video presentation

  • The readings for the day
  • (a useful commentary on these readings here )
  • Prayers of Intercession
  • Some thoughts on today's gospel
  • Our Vision Statement
  • Closing reflective music

After many weeks of hard work, the inevitable winter bug has got the better of Fr Alex and he is tucked up in bed with a hot water bottle and a pile of cook books to browse! To give him some much needed rest we have a slightly different lockdown liturgy this weekend, drawing on the many gifts and talents in our Cluster as well as a previous recording of Fr Alex's blessing. [The gospel reflection is by Stuart, read by Gerry. As always, grateful thanks to our Tech Team.]

Having listened to the readings and some thoughts about the gospel, 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)

Here are some suggested questions you may find helpful.

Andrew tells his brother Peter: “We have found the Messiah.”

Little did they know how right they were about the person

and how wrong they were about what that title meant.

  1. Share an experience when you met someone who helped you to change your priorities, values or outlook.
  2. Relate a time when you were stubborn about a new experience but eventually realised its value.

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:  Third Sunday of the Year B

Mark 1: 14-20     Repent and believe the Good News

(Some suggestions framed for a group discussion)

It all sounds so simple: Jesus says, "Come, follow me" and they drop everything and follow him: Peter, Andrew, James and John. I suspect it was more complicated than that. They had come to know him - they weren't following a complete stranger. Perhaps the more time you spend with Jesus, the better prepared you are to follow him - through thick and thin.

  1. "... those who have to deal with the world should not become engrossed in it..."
    Set yourself a simple test about doing without something - talking about the pandemic; watching the news; wandering through the internet on your phone. You'll probably fail of course, but there is a message there in itself.
  2. Becoming a "fisher of women and men" takes skill - anglers are people of great patience. Be mindful of an opportunity where you can say to someone, "Is it ok if I pray about that for you?"
End of Prayer resource