Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Questions for Group Discussion

1. How is our situation similar to the situation of the first generation of the church as it waited for the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem?

2. Jesus warns the church that there are two ways they can be led astray. Where do you see evidence of these two ways in the life of the church?

3. Why is it important to know what to expect as we wait for Jesus to fulfill his promises?

4. How are we tempted to abandon Jesus’ mission for his church?

5. What is our hope as we wait? How do we encourage one another with this hope?