“You must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
Matthew 24:44
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 First Sunday of Advent, and the start of a new liturgical year)
From which gospel do we hear today? (Matthew, the primary gospel for year A of the Sunday liturgical reading cycle)
To whom does Jesus compare the coming of the Son of Man? (Noah)
What is Jesus’s message for us in today’s gospel? (to stay awake and always be ready for the coming of the Son of Man)
Fill in the blanks: In Matthew 24:44, Jesus speaks to the disciples about being ready: “You must be prepared, for at an _________ you do not expect, the _________ of ________ will come.” (hour, Son, Man)
What actions can your family do to be ready for the day when Jesus comes again?
Kids Activities
Bible Bag: Kid-sized lesson on the Sunday Gospel
Resource Links for Catholic Parents
Questions or Comments?
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