What are you discussing as you go your way? -Luke 24:17
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STEP 1: A story from real life: newspaper, television, the
community, your experience, or from immersion trips.
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Beginning, then, with Moses, and all the prophets, he
interpreted for them every passage of Scripture which referred to
him. Luke 24:27
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The Scripture of the day: Dont just rephrase it, but give some
exegesis or contextWhat the people then were facing, struggling
withthe intention of the writer.
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They got up immediately and returned to Jerusalem. -Luke
24:33
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What our response to the issue is in the light of scripture and
because of the Eucharist.
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Like Jesus, we try to: 1) generate insight, 2) give fresh
perspective 3) invite people to discover what Gods Kingdom is all
about 4) leave the rest to their graced freedom -- Walter
Burghardt
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Two volume work: Luke/Acts Comprises almost 25% of the New
Testament
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Audience: 1) Antioch and related communities 2) Missionary
character 3) Christianitys Third Generation 9 th decade of 1 st
Century
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Pastoral Intent Present old things in new ways Strengthen faith
and identity Pursue the mission of Jesus
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Jesus is Savior the healing stories in which one is saved 7:50
& 8:48: your faith has saved you, Also 8:36, 50 Jesus is Lord
post Easter title used throughout the Gospel. Presents entire
Gospel as Easter Proclamation of faith in Jesus.
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Embodiment of divine compassion Compassionate and merciful
Rooted in prayer, which Jesus teaches the disciples
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Entering the story and discovering it is my own, my life
context. Infancy Narrative Mary & Joseph seeking Jesus lost in
the temple Jews in Nazareth hear call of mission to others
Zacchaeus welcomes Jesus in home
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Prodigal Son Good Samaritan Pharisee and Tax Collector
Persistent Widow Emmaus
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Action, especially in the social realm, and in a word,
effective charity. The have-nots will have access to the Kingdom of
heaven
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Who is at the table with Jesus All are included in the great
banquet
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John the Baptist: Whoever has two cloaks should share..whoever
has food likewise...do not practice extortion Luke 3: 10 18 CST
Theme: Common Good
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Dec 1: World AIDS Day Dec 10: UN Day for Human Rights Dec 16:
Las Posadas Dec 18: Migrants Day 33 million people with HIV/AIDS in
the world, 70% have no access to medication or health care * CRS
directly supports more than 4.8 million people affected by the
epidemic.
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Jesus lost in the temple: - Struggles of families in the
developing world -7 million children under 5 die of avoidable,
preventable causes CST Theme: Call to be Family, Community,
Participation Lk 2:41-52
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon meto bring glad tidings to the
poor - Lk 4:18 CRS brings hope CST Theme: Option for the Poor
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when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your
right hand is doing CST Theme: Option for the Poor
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Luke 15:1-3, 11-32: Prodigal Son *CRS Collection CST Theme:
Dignity of Life
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Mar 8: International Womens Day Mar 21: International Day for
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 22: World Water Day
Mar 24: Archbishop Oscar Romero Feast / World TB Day
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I give you a new commandment: love one another. (John 13:34)
CRS is one way to love CST Theme: Social nature of humanity
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Apr 7: World Health Day Apr 22: Earth Day Apr 25: World Malaria
Day Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies of Malaria
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Luke 9:11b-17: Multiplication of the loaves and fish To receive
in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must
recognize Christ in the poorest, his brethren. - Catechism of the
Catholic Church #1397
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Good Samaritan Lk 10:25-37 CRS emergency relief CST Theme:
Solidarity
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May 11: World Fair Trade Day June 20:World Refugee Day 35
million refugees live in dangerous and harsh conditions
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Put to deaththe greed that is idolatry (Col 3:5) The rich man
stockpilesYou fool! Lk 12:13-21 CST Theme: Rights and
Responsabilities
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August 12: Youth Day, UN Intl September 21: International Day
of Peace
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Rich Man and Lazarus -Luke 16:19-31 CRS: Food and Agriculture
Programs feed the hungry CST Theme: Human Dignity
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Zacchaeus Half my possessions I shall give to the poor - Luke
19:8 CRS a way to give CST Theme: Stewardship
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October 16: World Food Day: 3 billion people face food
insecurity daily November 13: St. Frances Cabrini, Patron Saint of
Immigrants, The US Bishops' call for Comprehensive Immigration
Reform
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What have you found most effective in preaching for CRS?
