Theme: We must do what God wants.

Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s First Reading from Exodus, the short version

Step One: Listen to the Word
What in this reading touches you? What line or word in this reading caught your ear?

Step Two: Look into Your Life

Question for Children: Share one way in which you “honor your father and mother.”

Question for Youth: Jesus was angry – as we all get at times. When is your anger a good thing? When is it not?

Question for Adults: As you hear the Commandments proclaimed today, which one of them really strikes you?