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Breaking Open the Word - August/September - Cycle A

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 2, 2020
Jesus feeds the crowd with five loaves and two fish.​
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
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Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week - readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish
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The Transfiguration of the Lord - August 6, 2020
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Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2020
Jesus Walks on Water
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​​​​


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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 15, 2020

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2020
Jesus heals the Canaanite Woman's daughter
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week - readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​​

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 23, 2020
 Jesus gives Simon Peter the key to the Kingdom of Heaven

52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish
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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30, 2020
Jesus rebukes Peter for his objection of His Passion
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​​

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 6, 2020
Jesus teaches his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church.
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​​

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 13. 2020
Jesus teaches us that we must forgive one another as God as forgiven us.
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith

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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 14, 2020
The Cross is a sign of exaltation.
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Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 20, 2020
The parable of the workers in the Vineyard
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52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​​

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  • Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 27, 2020
    The parable of the two sons

  • 52 Sundays: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More 
    Catholic Kids Media: Catholic Kids Homilies: video  Spanish
    Loyola Press: Sunday Connection: Readings, Reflections, Activities
    Our Sunday Visitor: Sunday Readings and Backgrounds, Questions of the Week, Saint of the Week,  Activity of the Week
    Renew International: Branching Out: blog-ideas for growing faith
    Santa Clara University:​ Build. Plant. Grow: the word this week- readings, stories, activities, art  Spanish​​​

  • Home
    • About this Project
    • New >
      • Resources for Covid 19 and Stay at Home Orders
  • Faith Practice
    • Learning the Faith
    • Prayers & Praying >
      • Traditional Catholic Prayers
      • Praying
      • Prayers During the Pandemic
    • Reading the Bible
    • Catholic Social Teachings >
      • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
      • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
      • Solidarity
      • Care for God's Creation
    • Celebrating Rituals & Milestones >
      • Celebrating Rituals
      • Celebrating Milestones
    • Sharing Faith/Forming Disciples/Discerning Gifts
    • Serving Others
  • Church Year
    • Mass/Sunday Worship & Lectionary Resources
    • Advent >
      • For Families
      • For Parishes/Schools
    • Christmas >
      • For Families
      • For Parishes/Schools
    • Ordinary Time >
      • January/ February
    • LENT >
      • Lenten season resources
      • Breaking Open the Word - Lent - Cycle A
    • EASTER >
      • Easter Season Resources
      • Breaking Open the Word - Easter - Cycle A
    • Current Events >
      • Eucharistic Revival
      • Synod on Synodality
  • Sacraments
    • General
    • Sacraments of Initiation
    • Sacraments of Healing
    • Sacraments at the Service of Communion
  • Family
    • Parenting >
      • General
      • Young Children
      • Adolescents
      • Special Needs
      • Empty Nest
    • Partnering with Parents
    • Parent Faith Formation
    • Grandparents >
      • Grandparent resources
    • Meaningful and/or Difficult Conversations >
      • Addiction
      • Divorce
      • Death, Loss, Grief
      • Mental Health Issues
      • Transforming Hate into Love >
        • Racism
        • Combat Hate Conversations
      • Loving Relationships and Safe Environment >
        • Really Tough Topics
      • Violence, Tragedies, Disasters, and Pandemics
  • Media
    • Movie Reviews & Reviewer Resources
    • Programs on Streaming Services
    • Using Media and Technology
    • Videos for Faith Formation
  • Leadership
    • Learning New Approaches
    • Current Research, Resources, and Articles for Leaders
    • Webinars, Workshops, Conferences & More >
      • Archived Leadership Webinars, Workshops, & Conferences
    • On Church Documents Regarding Families
    • Presentation Tools & Tips for Leaders
    • Initiatives
  • Submit a Resource