The Lesser 1st Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 February 7, 2021 Responsorial Psalm:Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Second Reading:1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 THE YEAR OF VOCATIONS Jesus Heals Last week Jesus healed a man by commanding the unclean spirit to come out. This week we hear more about Jesus responding to his longing for wholeness and healing. After healing Simon’s Feb. 11 mother-in-law many came to him in the evening after the Sabbath Our Lady sunset to be healed and cured of demons. In the morning, Jesus of Lourdes went alone to pray. This time of prayer is important to pay attention to. Jesus heard in his own prayer his call to proclaim the reigning presence of God by moving on to other towns, to move on from yesterday’s enthusiasm to tomorrow’s unknown. Pope Make your 64 – Mary as a prophet of hope Francis might refer to this as going out to the peripheries. How own grotto! important is prayer in our own discernment of God’s calling us to go out to the peripheries? Though this was last week’s activity, continue as a family make a The ABC’s for Fostering Vocations list of people who need Jesus' help. As a family, pray for these people who are in need through the power of Jesus' name and less each family member word. List ways your family can take action and bring the healing The Month of December is recognizing their gifts and dedicated to the Divine Infancy. power of Jesus to others. talents to use daily. World Day of the Sick is February 11 February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation started by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes. Lenten Inspirations for Families Parents, catechists and parish leaders are Question for Children: What can you do to help your friends and classmates ALL invited to this evening retreat with know more about Jesus? Kathy Hendricks to prepare for a Question for Youth: Jesus knew that his mission was for everyone, not just meaningful Lent. one village or group of people. How can you reach out to others (outside of February 11 from 6-8 PM The presentation of the Lord at the temple friends and family) and offer them hope and Good News? CLICK FOR FLYER or visit is both the first sorrow of the 7 sorrows of Question for Adults: If you were going to pray for healing for any reason, what Diocese of Syracuse Calendar of Events at Mary, and also the 4th joyful mystery of the would it be? What needs to be healed in our world and society? events.syracusediocese.org/ rosary! How can it be both joyful and (OSV Lectionary Link) sorrowful? The answer lies in the story. Year of Vocation In today’s gospel, Simon’s mother-in-law responded to being healed by “serving”. How do we respond to Jesus’ healing action in our own lives? How are we “called to serve” in the Church? Join us! USCCB.com - Forms of Links for More Ideas, Activities & Resources FYI Consecrated Life vatican.va - Message of the His Holiness Pope Francis for the XXIX World Day of the Sick 2021( Adult Faith Builder) teachingcatholickids.com - St. Scholastica February 10th - Saint stories (Kid’s Faith Builder) catholicmom.com - Take your family on a pilgrimage without leaving home - Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (Kids Faith Builder) youtube.com - World Day of the Sick 2021 from catholichealthassoc (Family Faith Builder) Lifeteen.com - A Beginners Guide to Adoration (Teen Faith Builder) St. Joseph, Patron Saint of the Universal Church, and the Domestic Church, pray for us! Our website RCfaithquest.syrdio.org has many ideas during this Ordinary Time!.