Week of Sunday, October 7
20th Sunday after Pentecost

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This Sunday’s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus’ saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God’s law. Jesus’ rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does?

Readings and Psalm
Genesis 2:18-24
Created for relationship
Psalm 8
You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5)
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
God has spoken by a Son
Mark 10:2-16
Teaching on marriage