We start our new school year with a theme of “JOY.” Our Gospel reading gives lots of reasons to have joy as a major part of our lives. Come join us in a celebration of our God who brings us joy!
Jesus’ interaction with a woman of tenacious faith challenges us to not be passive in our relationship with Jesus. Where in my life of faith do I need to actively engage with Jesus and plead my case for something that is important to me?
Jesus gives us a powerful example of compassion: caring for those who aren’t able to fully care for themselves. I’m thinking that we all can use some compassion at one point or another. What do you think?
What does your “values system” look like? How we use our time, energy, and thinking time may give us the most accurate picture of that. Jesus uses a couple of word pictures to remind us of our “Treasure.”