Theme: Opening up to the power of Jesus.

Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s second reading, from the Letter of James

Step One: Listen to the Word
As you hear again this week from the Letter of James, what lingers in your memory about this reading? What word or phrase really strikes you?

Step Two: Look into Your Life

Question for Children: How do you shun others whom you don’t like?

Question for Youth: Who are the people in our world today who sometimes go unnoticed? What could you to do to help them?

Question for Adults: In what ways do you discriminate in your heart against those whom you judge less than fully worthy?