Car Chat! for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 29, 2023
Gospel Reading for the Week:
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."
–Matthew 5:1-12a
Into the Deep: (Going deeper into the reading)
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the story of the beatitudes. It shows us who it is that God prefers, those that the world seems to cast aside. Sometimes, it’s hard for us to accept this, but the Beatitudes are our call to how we should live and first in the eyes of God.
As a way to go deeper into this Sunday’s Gospel, re-read the gospel and see how your family can live more of these characteristics so that we can become first in the eyes of God, not in the world.
Car Ride Questions:
(Allow your child or teen to pick questions)
God Our Father, you prefer the meek, the humble, the poor in Spirit, the peacemakers. Help us to live these beatitudes in a way that gives you glory. We Love you Lord. Amen.
We here at Car Chat! are firm believers in your safety. Please only use Car Chat! while your vehicle is parked or when there are others in the car with you to read through it. Please drive responsibly. Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. © Car Chat! LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Gospel Reading for the Week:
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."
–Matthew 5:1-12a
Into the Deep: (Going deeper into the reading)
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the story of the beatitudes. It shows us who it is that God prefers, those that the world seems to cast aside. Sometimes, it’s hard for us to accept this, but the Beatitudes are our call to how we should live and first in the eyes of God.
As a way to go deeper into this Sunday’s Gospel, re-read the gospel and see how your family can live more of these characteristics so that we can become first in the eyes of God, not in the world.
Car Ride Questions:
(Allow your child or teen to pick questions)
- Do you think that this was a surprising teaching for those who heard it?
- In what ways can we relate to the beatitudes?
- How do you think it teaches us to live?
- How can we pray for each other as a family this week?
God Our Father, you prefer the meek, the humble, the poor in Spirit, the peacemakers. Help us to live these beatitudes in a way that gives you glory. We Love you Lord. Amen.
We here at Car Chat! are firm believers in your safety. Please only use Car Chat! while your vehicle is parked or when there are others in the car with you to read through it. Please drive responsibly. Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. © Car Chat! LLC. All Rights Reserved.