33rd Sunday of the Year A

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
  
• Final Blessing
  
• Closing reflective music

Having listened to the readings and helped by Fr Alex's reflection on them, 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.
1. In the commentary on our Vision Statement, it talked about the “iceberg of talents” in the cluster: only 10% is visible and the rest is hidden (buried?) like the person in the story who buried it rather than developed it.
To those who are not involved in any cluster work… Please know that the cluster needs you: in fact without you, certain initiatives are not being started; certain people are not being supported. This Advent and Christmas – start thinking about what you can do for your cluster communities.

2. If you are part of a cluster ministry, how has this changed because of lockdown? How can you use your talents differently but effectively in this situation? For example, how will you approach Advent and Christmas this year?

3. Food poverty gets mentioned this week. There’s the Food Bank of course, but start looking for evidence of food poverty around where you live; where you work - and how you can support them both materially and with a caring attitude.