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The Mystery of Belonging: Receiving the Kingdom as a Child The readings today explore the profound mystery . . . . . . behind Jesus' invitation for children to come to Him. We all have heard the story of Jesus holding a child. But do we really understand the meaning behind the mystery? The Essence of Being a Child It emphasizes that the essence of being a child is belonging—to a family, to one another, and ultimately to God. Just as children must be raised, humanity, too, requires guidance and teaching from God. The Homily highlights the familial relationship we share through Christ, as both children of God and of Mary, reinforcing that true freedom comes not from independence but from recognizing our belonging. The call to receive the Kingdom like a child is a call to embrace this belonging fully, a message that extends to families and the entire Church. Listen to this Meditation media. Listen to: The Mystery of Belonging: Receiving the Kingdom as a Child ----------------------------------- Image: Let the Children Come to Me: German Painter: Carl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein: 1788 – 1868 ----------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 13-16 First Reading: Sirach 17: 1-15
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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Let the Little Children Come to Me Subtitle: Knowing Jesus Speaker: Dr. Jon D. Payne Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/2/2025 Length: 46 min.
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Read OnlineJesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not mourn.'” Matthew 11:16–17What does Jesus mean when He says “We played the flute for you…” and “we sang a dirge…?” The Church Fathers clearly identify this “flute” and “dirge” as the word of God that has been preached by the prophets of old. So many came before Jesus to prepare the way, but so many failed to listen. John the Baptist was the final and greatest prophet, and he called people to repentance, but few listened. Thus, Jesus points out this sad truth.In our day and age, we have so much more than the prophets of the Old Testament. We have the incredible witness of the saints, the infallible teaching of the Church, the gift of the Sacraments and the life and teaching of the Son of God Himself as recorded in the New Testament. Yet, sadly, so many refuse to listen. So many fail to “dance” and “mourn” in response to the Gospel.We must “dance” in the sense that the gift of Christ Jesus, by His life, death and resurrection should be the cause of our wholehearted rejoicing and eternal adoration. Those who truly know and love the Son of God are filled with joy! Furthermore, we must “mourn” on account of the countless sins in our own lives and in the lives of those all around us. Sin is real and prevalent, and a holy sorrow is the only appropriate response. Salvation is real. Hell is real. And both of these truths demand a total response from us.In your own life, how fully have you allowed the Gospel to affect you? How attentive are you to the voice of God as it has been spoken through the lives of the saints and through our Church? Are you tuned in to the voice of God as He speaks to you in the depths of your conscience in prayer? Are you listening? Responding? Following? And giving your whole life in the service of Christ and His mission? Reflect, today, upon the clear, unmistakable, transforming and life-giving words and presence of the Savior of the world.Reflect upon how attentive you have been in life to all that He has clearly spoken and to His very presence. If you do not find yourself “dancing” for God's glory and “mourning” over the evident sins of your life and within our world, then recommit yourself to a radical following of Christ. In the end, the Truth that God has spoken throughout the ages and His holy and divine presence are all that matter.My glorious Lord Jesus, I acknowledge Your divine presence in my life and in the world all around me. Help me to be more attentive to the countless ways that You speak to me and come to me each and every day. As I discover You and Your holy word, fill me with joy. As I see my sin and the sins of the world, give me true sorrow so that I will work tirelessly to combat my own sin and bring Your love and mercy to those who are most in need. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Let the Children Come, via flickr
Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. Have you ever seen the face of a child on Christmas morning? The joy that fills their eyes is absolutely contagious. In Luke 18, we read where Jesus rebukes his disciples and tells them to let the children come to him. Can you imagine the scene? The disciples were probably feeling a bit annoyed by these pesky little children trying to get a peek at Jesus. Peter might have even said something like, "Back away; we've got important things to do." But Jesus says, "Let the children come." At that moment, the disciples had to release all the children so they could push in and get close to Jesus. I'm sure they would have had the same joyous look in their eyes as I see children have on Christmas morning. This Christmas, let's remember the reason why we celebrate and let's also remember to let the children come to Jesus by sharing the most important gift of all with them, the free gift of salvation. To learn more about sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.
179 179 - Let the Children Come 11-10-24 by Mike Hurtgen
Pure Religion Sunday 2024
Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God belongs to children and grown ups, too.
This week's lessons: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp22_RCL.html
Story for the 20th week after Pentecost. Mark 10:13-16 CEV
Opening: #582 Rain Down Readings: #1171 Psalm: #128 May the lord bless us all the days of our lives (Murray/Guimont) Presentation: #828 Make me a channel of your peace Closing: #611 All creatures of our God and King All music reproduced and streamed with permission from ONE LICENSE, license #A-723939. Organist: Bill Brener Celebrants: Father Robert McMullen and Deacon Frank Szemanski Today's readings (via USCCB): bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading For more information, visit our parish website at MaryQueenofPeacePGH.org.
• Pastor Stanton's message for: Sun, Oct. 6 2024• Mark 10:2-16 (Let the little children come to me)• Revised Common Lectionary: Year B• From First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI• Support this ministry at 1stlu.org/give• Join us for worship! 1stlu.org/worship
Let the Children Come to HimPastor Scott HedtkeOctober 6, 2024 The post Let the Children Come to Him appeared first on Promise Ministries.
Some parents bring their children to Jesus for a blessing, and this causes kind of a ruckus between Jesus and the disciples. Why is Jesus so intent on those children, and what does he know about them that we as parents need to know?
Pastor Sherrie Lorbeck UNITY Lutheran Church Brookfield, WI
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them (Mark 10: 13 – 16). We do tend to complicate things, don't we? I saw a photo recently of some “do-it-yourself” plumbing where a guy had tried to connect a water pipe to his toilet cistern. What should have been a fairly straightforward job turned out like a long, plastic snake with twists and curves in every direction. The caption underneath read, “I only had bends in my truck”. Like many, I tend to subscribe to the notion that the simplest solution to a situation is probably the best one. In a way, I think Jesus is saying the same thing here. Knowing the Father, receiving the Kingdom of God – well, even a child can do it!After Jesus had uttered these words, an affluent young man approached him with a question: “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10: 17). The ensuing conversation saw Jesus quickly put his discerning finger on the pulse of the man's real need: to let go of his dependence on possessions and self-righteousness. You don't need religious pride or riches to enter the Kingdom of God, it's much simpler than that. After the man left, “disheartened”, Jesus' disciples probably had a ton of questions, but Jesus took the initiative: “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” in v 23, and then “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!It is interesting to note that this is the first time Jesus has called his disciples, “children”. Is he deliberately calling them children to make a point? I think he is, with a touch of irony. In other words, Don't be like that rich guy, don't think you can earn your way into God's kingdom by works, religious deeds, wealth or human importance. It really is much simpler than that. Enter the Kingdom the same way a child enters any relationship: trust, a personal connection. Humility. Unspoken faith in one who offers a loving and safe relationship. We enter the kingdom by coming to Jesus, knowing that He loves and forgives. We have empty pockets; in that we have no payment or merits to offer but we are drawn to His love. And in the warmth of acceptance and belonging, we are happy to live for Him and do His will.
Let the Children Come to Me - Scripture Reflection for August 17, 2024 by Priests for Life
Jesus blesses the children and invites them to draw near, encouraging us to remove the obstacles that keep our kids from encountering the Lord's love. (Lectionary #418) August 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
8/9/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Fr. Joseph Aytona John, Glen and Sarah chat about the upcoming Harris/Trump debate in September and the latest from the Paris Olympics. Mary shares the critical work pregnancy centers provide for women and how pro-choice advocates have been attacking them. Fr. Joseph encourages parents to bring their children to Our Lady of Champion to learn more about Our Lady and grow in faith.
Mark 10:13–31 (Listen) Let the Children Come to Me 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. The Rich Young Man 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. 23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is1 to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him,2 “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” 28 Peter began to say to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Footnotes [1] 10:24 Some manuscripts add for those who trust in riches [2] 10:26 Some manuscripts to one another (ESV)
In Matthew 19:13-15 we learned that God's love for children should motivate us to lead them to him.
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