“He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”
Luke 20:38
Read & Reflect
View the Mass readings, then use the weekly reflection questions and links to enhance your family’s experience of the liturgy.
Go Deeper
Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Reflection Questions
What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
From which gospel do we hear today? (Luke)
What is the name of the group of people who try to trick Jesus in today’s gospel? (the Sadducees)
How are the Sadducees described in the opening lines of today’s gospel? (they deny that there can be resurrection)
Fill in the blanks: In Luke 20:38, Jesus speaks to the Sadducees about resurrection saying “He is not God of the _____________, but of the living, for to him ______ are ______________.” (dead, all, alive)
Share this saying with your family: Sadducees are sad, you see, because they do not believe in resurrection.
When you envision Heaven, what do you see?
Kids Activities
Bible Bag: Kid-sized lesson on the Sunday Gospel
Resource Links for Catholic Parents
Questions or Comments?
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