St. James the Greater Faith Enrichment

October 24, 2021

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings

Audio Readings

Prayer Request

First Reading - Jeremiah 31:7-9

The Lord declares himself to be the Father of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6

A song of praise to God who does great things

Second Reading - Hebrews 5:1-6

Christ was made high priest by God.

Gospel Reading - Mark 10:46-52

Jesus restores sight to the blind man, Bartimaeus

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Background on the Gospel Reading

Today we continue to read from Mark’s Gospel. In this Gospel, we find evidence of Jesu’ fame in the sizable crowd that accompanies him as he journeys to Jerusalem. Jesus’ reputation as a healer has preceded him. When the blind man, Bartimaeus, hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, he calls out to him, asking for his pity.

When Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus, the crowd around him tries to silence him. Yet Bartimaeus persists, calling out more loudly and with greater urgency. He will not be silenced or deterred from getting Jesus’ attention. We notice how quickly the crowd’s reaction changes when Jesus calls for Bartimaeus. Those who sought to quiet him now encourage him.

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JESUS, (English), Healing of the Blind Beggar, Bartimaeus

Video: Jesus heals Bartimeus

Blind Bartimaeus (Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

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The Lord has done great things for us;

we are filled with joy.

Music

Christ in Me Arise

My Soul Is Thirsting/As Morning Breaks

(Psalm 63)

My Soul Thirsts for You

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

PSALM 63

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you;

my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.

3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

4 So I will bless you as long as I live;

in your name, I will lift up my hands.

5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,

6 when I remember you upon my bed,

and meditate on you in the watches of the night;

7 for you have been my help,

and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.

8 My soul clings to you;

your right hand upholds me.

9 But those who seek to destroy my life

shall go down into the depths of the earth;

10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword;

they shall be a portion for jackals.

11 But the king shall rejoice in God;

all who swear by him shall exult,

for the mouths of liars will be stopped.

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Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Pope Francis: We are freed by service, not doing whatever we want

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

[Editor’s note: During the pope’s general audience a young boy wandered onto the stage and made himself at home.]

In these days we are talking about the freedom of faith, listening to the Letter to the Galatians. But I was reminded of what Jesus was saying about the spontaneity and freedom of children, when this child had the freedom to approach and move as if he were at home... And Jesus tells us: “You too, if you do not behave like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” The courage to approach the Lord, to be open to the Lord, not to be afraid of the Lord: I thank this child for the lesson he has given us all. And may the Lord help him in his limitation, in his growth because he has given this testimony that came from his heart. Children do not have an automatic translator from the heart to life: the heart takes the lead. Thank you.

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100+ mealtime questions

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

What qualities does a person need to be a good friend?
Ask Mom and Dad about the neighborhoods they grew up in. What did they like best about their home? What did they like to do in the summertime?

What three things can you give thanks for, to help you switch from grumpy to grateful?

What's your favorite Bible story, and what do you like best about it?

Have you ever had to stand up to someone at school who was being mean to you, or to someone else? What did you say?

What's one thing parents could do (or stop doing) to help kids enjoy their sports activities more?

What's the greatest or most worthwhile thing you've ever done? Was it an easy thing to do, or was it hard?

Do you sometimes feel impatient to grow up? What are you looking forward to?

When do you feel most connected to God? Is it when you are out in nature? When you hear a worship song? Something else?

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