Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Catholic Schools Office

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Gospel reading for November 22: Christ the King, John 18:33b-37

·         Read a short homily on this gospel
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         Read a brief exegesis on this gospel
(Exegesis is a critical explanation of a biblical passage that attempts to find out what the writer was trying to say and what was actually said.)

Reflection: In this gospel, the last of the liturgical year, we find a continuation of the theme of shifting our focus from the material world to the eternal world/the reign of God.  We need to live more simply so that others may simply live.  Our seeking of material possessions is putting a strain on the earth's resources.  What impact should this scripture reading have on the future of the people on this earth?

 

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Click here to access the "print prayer aid" for questions on the second reading.

Looking for another way to unpack the readings? Activities to use with young people? Check out Proclaiming the Faith. from Wm. H. Sadlier  Gospel Reflections from RCL or Center for Liturgy, St. Louis University..

God of all Creation

You gather us in your steadfast love to continue the work begun in your Son, Jesus Christ. Send us the gift of your Holy Spirit that we might open our hearts to your word.

Give us the courage to preach the gospel with great trust in you, and the strength to live the gospel as your adopted children.

We ask you to bless our work this day that we might be faithful to the call of your Son to bring justice, peace, compassion, and mercy to all.

We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

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Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Catholic Schools Office

updated on November 16, 2009