Taking the Sermon Home

May 11, 2014

Along with being Mothers’ Day, today is “Good Shepherd Sunday.”  The appointed readings include both Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd”) and John 10.

· In the gospel, Jesus warns about thieves and bandits that climb into the sheepfold rather than enter by the gate.  What do you think this refers to in your own life?

· What are the blessings of following a shepherd?

· How would you define the “abundant life” that Jesus promises to his sheep?

Taking the Sermon Home

May 5, 2014
The Road to Emmaus

Today’s gospel lesson from Luke features the journey of two men from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The risen Christ joins them and enters into conversation.

• Why do you think the men were walking away from Jerusalem?  
• Why do you think the travelers do not recognize Jesus at first? What causes them to know it is Jesus? 
• How are the men transformed by the experience? 
• When have your eyes been opened to the presence of the Lord?