Christ in our Neighborhood

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is: Is the kingdom of God 1) a place or 2) a relationship for you? In this passage from the Gospel of Mark, a young man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. As the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary points out, the man doesn’t ask what he needs to do to be in relationship with God — he just wants to know how he can inherit. That is why he cannot leave his wealth behind to follow Jesus.

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:  How are you making a committed effort to remain in marriage with God?

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:  As we consider the theme, “Who Am I?” it is best to answer this question with two other questions: Who am I in Jesus’ company? Who am I apart from Jesus? One thing is for sure: When I am in Jesus’ company, I have peace. And if I’m in His company and I don’t have peace, it’s time to ask why. Am I trusting that He has a plan for my good? That after having brought me thus far, He’s not about to drop me on my head?  

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)  This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:   When we know who we are then we know our purpose and mission. Do you know your mission?

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)  This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:   What kind of a king would you prefer Jesus to be for you?

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:  Considering Jesus’ warning, how would you have reacted to the miracle witnessed in the Gospel today?

As Jean Loudenslagel filled a pitcher with fresh homemade lemonade, she looked around at those who filled her dining room table and smiled. The diverse group of believers, from the 30-year-old young professionals to the 80-year-old widows and widowers, laughed and connected with ease as they shared a meal together.  Loudenslagel never could have imagined that these fellow parishioners, who had been strangers six weeks prior, would become like family.  And it all started with a stirring from the Holy Spirit and a simple invitation. 

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is: How have you come to enjoy the Banquet of the Lord?

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is: What pulls you or entices you to return to your former way of life?

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small groups that gather in the home weekly to discuss and pray through the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood reflection asks us is:  Is the Eucharist the source and summit of your faith?