Family Prayer
July 28, 2010, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Avoid greed in all its forms.” (Luke 12:15)
READINGS:1. Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23
2. Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
3. Gospel of Luke 12:13-21
REFLECTION: What do Jesus and the Gospel have to say about money? In the Gospel the man asks Jesus to tell his brother to give him his share of the money. In reply, Jesus tells a story about a man who stored up his riches in bigger and bigger barns. Then he died and his wealth piled up; he worked to grow rich for himself, and his wealth did not guarantee him life.
PRAYER: Lord, we thank you for what you have given us in this life, and we trust that you will always care for us. Make us rich in compassion, in trust, hope and love. Amen.
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY:
Monday:
Think compassionately today for people who are having difficulties because they have little or no money.
Tuesday:
See what you or your family own that you could give away to help the needy.
Wednesday:
Pray today for justice in the world that we will arrive at a better distribution of our wealth and natural resources.
Thursday:
Meditate today of those things in your family’s life that are free that have no monetary amount attached to them.
Friday:
Pray the Mysteries of Light of the Rosary today.
Saturday:
See if there is something you could give or do to help those who have no means for a special summer vacation.
PRAYER: Lord, make us generous and giving persons. Remove from our hearts all stinginess and coldness. Help us to share what we have with one another. Amen.