“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
Matthew 11:3
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 Third Sunday of Advent, and the third Sunday of our new liturgical year)
From which gospel do we hear today? (Matthew, the primary gospel for year A of the Sunday liturgical reading cycle)
What question did John the Baptist send his disciples to ask Jesus? (“Are you the one who is to come, or should we wait for another?” Mt 11:3)
Where was John the Baptist when he sent his disciples to Jesus? (in prison)
Fill in the blanks to learn what answer Jesus sent to John: “… the ___________ regain their sight, the ________ walk, lepers are ____________, the deaf ________, the ________ are raised, and the ________ have the good news proclaimed to them.” Mt 11:5 (blind, lame, cleansed, hear, dead, poor)
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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