Fr. Mark Bernhard's Homilies

Questions for Personal Reflection

1. Where in my life have I become familiar with Jesus without actually surrendering that part of my life to Him as Lord?

2. What is one area where I still want to have the final word? What would it look like to let Jesus have the final word there?

3. Am I ever tempted to be my own pope—accepting the Church when I agree with her, but resisting her when she challenges me?

 

Questions for Spouses

• Where do you think we are most tempted to ask God to bless the life we have already chosen, rather than letting Him reorder it?

• Is there an area of our marriage or family life where we need to let Jesus be more clearly Lord?

 

Questions Parents Can Ask Younger Kids

• Who is the boss of our family—Mom and Dad, or Jesus? • What does it mean when we say Jesus is Lord?

• Can you think of something Jesus asks us to do even when it is hard?

 

Questions Parents Can Ask Older Kids / Teens

• What do you think is the difference between knowing things about Jesus and actually following Jesus? • Is there an area of your life where it is hard to let Jesus have the final say?

• Why do you think Jesus gave us the Church instead of leaving everyone to decide Christianity for themselves?