29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Christian Stewardship – Mission! 1st Reading: Isaiah 45:1.4-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 96 2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Gospel : Matthew 22:15:21 The movie: “The March of the Penguins” tells the story of a mysterious journey that dates back thousands of years, that only penguins …
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Christian Stewardship – I serve God for me! 1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 23 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:12-14.19-20 Gospel : Matthew 22:1-14 Simon Sinek tells the story of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I have a dream” speech on 28 August 1963 …
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Christian Stewardship – am I growing a harvest? 1st Reading: Isaiah 5: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 80 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 Gospel : Matthew 21:33-43 I do not really have ‘green fingers’! Most of the plants I try to care for – especially pot …
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme :Christian Stewardship – our yes! 1st Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 25 2nd Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel : Matthew 21:28-32 To be a Christian is to witness to God who became human in Jesus Christ; It is our mission to reveal the presence of …
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Crazy Generosity! 1st Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145 2nd Reading: Philippians 1:20-24.27 Gospel : Matthew 20:1-16 What do you think of this vineyard owner? What is your gut reaction to what he did? CRAZY GENEROSITY! Since when does it make sense to …
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Forgive as you are forgiven 1st Reading: Sirach 27:30-28:7 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 103 2nd Reading : Romans 14:7-9 Gospel : Matthew 18:21-35 Have you ever noticed how many action films focus on a hero overcoming a villain? For most of the movie, the …
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : I am my brother’s keeper 1st Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 95 2nd Reading : Romans 13:8-10 Gospel : Matthew 18:15-20 In the time of the Prophet Ezekiel, all towns had watchmen, day and night for protection If the watchman did not …
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Pulpit Plan Theme : Lift up your cross, and God will bless your efforts! 1st Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 63 2nd Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Gospel : Matthew 16: 21-27 I am not sure how many of you are old enough to remember the old-style …
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church!” 1st Reading : Isaiah 22:19-23 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 138 2nd Reading : Romans 11:33-36 Gospel : Matthew 16:13-20 A number of years ago now, there was …
Assumption of Mary Cycle A Pulpit Plan Theme : Praise and Thanksgiving change our perspective! 1st Reading : Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6.10 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 45 2nd Reading : 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Gospel : Luke 1:39-56 What do we do when things look impossible? What do we do when faced with life’s obstacles, surprises, …
