Community Resource for Sunday, November 27

This is today's portion of the community resource for theological reflection, put together by Bill Cruse.  PLEASE see the full manual for help in structuring a session that is respectful and inviting to all taking part.   The full manual can be found HERE (a Word document) or HERE (a .pdf).

 

Advent I       Mark 13:24-37

Jesus said to his disciples, "In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see `the Son of Man coming in clouds' with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.

"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

"But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake-- for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake."

1st Reading:

Capture a Word, Phrase or Image (refrain from explaining your response)

2nd Reading:

What aspects of Christ’s message do you see reflected in the Occupy Wall Street (et al) movement?

3rd Reading:

            What does God invite you to do, be or change through this passage?

Close with the Circle Prayer sharing “I thank God…” and “I ask God…” ending with the Lord’s prayer.