August 18, 2024

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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Promise Of Eternal Life (B) 119
Key Passage
Jesus said, "Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day." (John 6:54)
Questions
Adults: How does Jesus' promise of eternal life affect the way you live today?
Children: How often do you think about heaven? Does it make a difference in the choices you make?

Readings

First Reading • Forsake Foolishness
Proverbs 9:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Sing Praise To The Lord
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Discourse On The Bread Of Life, Continued
John 6:51-58 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)