CHILDREN – 10th Sunday of Year B - The Word This Week (2024)

• 00:00 Reflect on our actions and strive to be part of Jesus’ family, praying for mercy and guidance in growing as brothers and sisters in relationship with God.
  • The gospel reading discusses how we are invited to be part of Jesus’ family and the importance of reflecting on our actions towards God, others, and ourselves.
  • The speaker prays for mercy and asks for guidance in growing as brothers and sisters in relationship with God.
• 02:13 Jesus addresses accusation of being possessed by demons and warns against blaspheming the Holy Spirit in Gospel reading from Mark.
  • Gospel reading from Mark, returning to ordinary time, Jesus overwhelmed by the crowd.
  • Jesus addresses the accusation that he is possessed by demons and explains that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, warning against blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
• 04:21 Jesus emphasizes that those who do God’s will are his true family, despite doubts about his miracles being done by evil spirits.
  • The Gospel reading emphasizes that those who do the will of God are considered family by Jesus, even more so than his biological relatives.
  • Some people try to cast doubt on Jesus by claiming that his miracles are done by evil spirits, but Jesus pushes back and emphasizes that his actions are good.
• 06:33 Jesus redefines family as those who do the word of God, expanding upon our original family and inviting us to be brothers and sisters with him and with each other through baptism.
  • Jesus redefines family as those who do the word of God, rather than just blood relatives.
  • Through baptism, Jesus wants to ensure that everyone feels a part of his family, expanding upon our original family and inviting us to be brothers and sisters with him and with each other.
• 09:13 Treat each other with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness as part of God’s family, cultivating a sense of community and praying for Jesus’ presence in our lives.
  • Jesus invites us to treat each other like family with kindness, compassion, closeness, gentleness, and forgiveness, as we are all part of God’s family.
  • We are all part of God’s family and should treat each other as such, cultivating a sense of family in our school community and praying for each other and for Jesus’ presence in our lives.
• 11:25 Pray for those who do good and the poor, and for the vulnerable, sick, caregivers, justice, peace, and a joyful summer.
  • Pray for those who do good and may they not be discouraged, and also for the poor whom Jesus has a special concern for.
  • Prayers are offered for the vulnerable, the sick, caregivers, justice and peace, and for a joyful and communal summer.
• 13:48 We pray for the peace of our loved ones in heaven and share our concerns and hopes with Jesus.
• 14:42 Prayers and blessings for the school community.

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B