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If you are interested in growing in your knowledge and understanding of the Word found in the Bible you are invited to join one of these Bible Studies. For more information or to register for materials please contact the Facilitator of the Study. Books need to be ordered in advance so register soon!
Little Rock Scripture Study of Galatians and Romans
Friday Mornings 10:00-11:30 AM in the Parish Center Meeting Room
13 Weeks beginning January 6 to March 30, 2012
Facilitator: Suzanne Marciniak
Mary In Scripture
Monday Evenings 7:15-9:15 PM in Parish Center Conference Room
10 Weeks beginning January 9 to March 19, 2012
Facilitator: Fr. Dominic Savyo
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Fourth Sunday of Advent 2011 |
 Gospel Reading
Lk 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Reflection
How do you respond to God's invitation? We hear in today's Gospel that Mary was afraid and questioned the news she received from the angel Gabriel. But despite Mary pondering the words of the angel she said yes. For she knew that with God, nothing would be impossible. Do we trust in our faith to do the same thing; accept God's invitation? We frequently hear the call but we are afraid and think of the difficulties and uncertainty that could arise. During this final week of Advent, let us listen for God's invitation and say yes!
There are many opportunities here at Christ the King to prepare ourselves in joyful anticipation for Jesus' coming. Click here to print a copy of this year's Advent and Christmas calendar.
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Third Sunday of Advent 2011 |
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Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, "Who are you?" He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, "I am not the Christ." So they asked him, "What are you then? Are you Elijah?" And he said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" He answered, "No." So they said to him, "Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?" He said: "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, 'make straight the way of the Lord,'" as Isaiah the prophet said." Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?" John answered them, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Reflection
We hear in today's Gospel that John the Baptist was sent by God to spread a message of hope; that Jesus was coming! We too must be messengers of the Good News through our words and actions. Let us pray today that we can reach out to all around us and let them know that Jesus is coming!
There are many opportunities here at Christ the King to prepare ourselves in joyful anticipation for Jesus' coming. Click here to print a copy of this year's Advent and Christmas calendar.
Our Advent Communal Penance Services will be this Sunday, December 11, at 3:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 14, at 7:30 PM. Use this Examination of Conscience to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Penance. |
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Second Sunday of Advent 2011 |
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Mk 1:1-8
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. John was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey. And this is what he proclaimed: "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Reflection
Do you lead others to Christ? We hear in today's Gospel that John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord. He was filled with the Holy Spirit and was leading anyone he could to Jesus. During this Advent season, with the guidence of the Holy Spirit, let us prepare the way of the Lord and lead others to Christ through our words and actions.
There are many opportunities here at Christ the King to prepare ourselves in joyful anticipation for Jesus' coming. Click here to print a copy of this year's Advent and Christmas calendar. |
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First Sunday of Advent 2011 |
 Gospel Reading
Mk 13:33-37
Jesus said to his disciples: "Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!'"
Reflection
How will you prepare for the coming of the Lord? We are reminded in today's Gospel that we must be watchful and alert for we do not know when the time will come. Waiting for someone to return can be very exciting, especially if you haven't seen them in a long time. Those that are prepared will be rewarded. During this Advent season we must watch, pray and prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord.
There are many opportunities here at Christ the King to prepare ourselves in joyful anticipation for Jesus' coming. Click here to print a copy of this year's Advent and Christmas calendar. |
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