Theme: God’s kingdom is at hand - it is here.

Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s 1st Reading from Isaiah

Step One: Listen to the Word
What image in Isaiah lingers in your memory? What in this reading touches your heart?

Step Two: Look into Your Life

Question for Children: Beyond toys and other things, what do you hope will happen in your family this Christmas?

Question for Youth: What are the greatest challenges you face as a young person today in terms of allowing Christ to be your teacher and following him?

Question for Adults: Name the one thing in your life which you must “move out of the way” in order to make more room for Christ – a grudge, a possession, a memory, hurt, or feeling.