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and CHURCH TEACHING
Connecting GOSPEL
What Is the Meaning of Discipleship?
There are some words we use that hold expectations
within themselves. When I use the word chef, I
associate with it a person who is skilled with food.
I expect a good meal from a chef. When I use the
word spouse, I understand that implicit in that word
is faithfulness to another. When we use the word
disciple to identify the followers of Jesus, many things
are implicit in the word. One of those is someone
sent on mission. “The task of every Christian is based
on that ‘go’… which Jesus gave as an instruction to
his disciples and which implies going out, making
haste, accompanying, thus becoming true missionary
disciples” (Directory for Catechesis, 68). Witnessing
through action and proclaiming through words
is foundational for discipleship. Even if it was not
something we heard much about in our parishes or
homes, it has always been the teaching of the Church.
Are you prepared to live out that aspect of being a
disciple?
Closing PRAYER
Holy Spirit, source of all inspiration, give
me the wisdom and strength I need to
witness to the gift of our salvation in Christ
Jesus. Amen.
FAMILY CORNER
Points to Ponder
Blessed by Blessing
Blessing someone or being blessed is a challenging
concept. God blesses us. We bless God. We bless
one another in God’s name. Our understanding of
blessing is connected to salvation history and so develops
as we attempt to speak about God’s relationship with
creation. God creates with the desire for everything to
live according to the nature he intended. This brings
peace, fulfillment, and joy. Sin enters the world through
our choices, and disorder follows. Yet, God continues
to bless us. The most awesome and greatest blessing we
receive is Jesus. When we ask for a blessing for ourselves
or others, we are asking God to fulfil his plan. We often
use the word blessing to indicate our belief that we are
being provided for or protected by God. Finally, we use
the word blessing to signify our relationship with God. It
is an acknowledgment that all good comes from God.
Our blessings call upon God’s blessing.
l What actions can you take that will make you a
blessing to others?
l Name some people who have been a blessing to you
and tell why.
➥ To learn more, refer to CCC, 1877–1889
or go to Booklet 8, Session 2 in Growing Faith.
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Imprimatur: +Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., Bishop of Worcester, February 16, 2024.
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—Saint Josemaría Escrivá
Question of the Week
What can our family do this week to spread the
Good News through our actions?
Family Prayer
God, help us to share your Good News through
our actions. Amen.
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