Lectionary Notes: Kingdom Comparisons
My notes are a little shorter this week because we’re going to be spending less time on the readings this week in the JP2 Group.
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: 17th July, 2011
Reading 1: Wis 12:13, 16-19
Scripture:
There is no god besides you who have the care of all, that you need show you have not unjustly condemned. For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all. For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved; and in those who know you, you rebuke temerity. But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency, and with much lenience you govern us; for power, whenever you will, attends you. And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind; and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
Suggested Questions:
- What does this reading say about God’s character?
- What are the similarities and differences between the way we act and the way God acts? What should we learn from this?