| Parables |
NRSV |
Commentaries |
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| The Rich Fool |
Luke
12:16-21 |
The Rich Fool
- The Gospel of Luke: a commentary & meditation
A Fool and His Money
- Children's Sermons from Sermons4Kids. Includes a link to a very nive
coloring page 
- scroll down to the bottom.
The Most
Important Thing in the World - Lectionary Resource for Catholics:
word-sunday.com |
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| The Rich Man and
Lazarus |
Luke
16:19-31 |
New Catholic
Dictionary: Lazarus and the Rich Man
New Catholic
Dictionary: dives
Lazarus
and the Rich Man - In The Kingdom of God is Like . . .by
by Fr. Thomas Keating
Bosom of Abraham - Fr. Thomas Lonsdale
"The Parable
of the Rich Man and Lazarus," children's study, puzzles  ,
coloring sheet
- Higher Praise Christian Center |
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| The
Builder of the Tower and the Ruler Going to Battle |
Luke
14:28-36 |
New Catholic
Dictionary: Builder, Parable of the
New Catholic
Dictionary: parable of the King Going to War
What Makes
A Disciple? - Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
Understanding
and Choosing The Right Thing to Do - children's story by Larry Broding,
word-sunday.com
Counting
the Cost - Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com. With a coloring
page
(see the link at the bottom of the page.
Hating
Ones Family - Fr. Richard Lonsdale |
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| The Wayward Children |
Matthew
11:16-19;
Luke 7:31-35 |
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| The
Workers in the Vineyard |
Matthew
20:1-16 |
New Catholic
Dictionary: Laborers in the Vineyard
"Do you begrudge
my generosity?" - The Gospel of Matthew: a commentary & meditation
The Parable
of the Workmen in the Vineyard - In The Kingdom of God is Like
. . .by by Fr. Thomas Keating
Parable of the
laborers sent to the vineyard: The absolute gratuitousness of the love
of God - Matthew 20, 1-16
Working Only One Hour - Fr. Thomas Lonsdale
"The Parable
of the the Workers in the Vineyard" - children's study, puzzles
,
coloring sheet
- Higher Praise Christian Center
Parable of the
laborers sent to the vineyard: The absolute gratuitousness of the love
of God, The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With a clipart 
on the page. |
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| The Two Sons |
Matthew
21:28-32 |
"The tax collectors
and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you" - The Gospel
of Matthew: a commentary & meditation
The Wild
and The Prejudiced - Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
"The Parable
of the Two Sons," children's study, puzzles ,
coloring sheet
- Higher Praise Christian Center
The parable
of the two sons: Disobedient obedience and obedient disobedience,
The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With a clipart
on the page. |
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| The
Tenants |
Matthew
21:33-46
Mark 12:1-12
Luke 20:9-19 |
"The stone which
the builders rejected has become the head of the corner" - The
Gospel of Luke:a commentary & meditation
"They will
respect my beloved Son" - The Gospel of Mark: a commentary &
meditation
"Intimidation,
Violence, Retribution," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com
The Use of Isaiah 5,1-7
in the Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12,1-12; Matthew 21,33-46) - by
Wim J.C. Weren in Biblica, 1998
"Last of
All, He Sent His Son," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com
"The Parable
of the Evil Vinedressers," children's study, puzzles ,
coloring sheet
- Higher Praise Christian Center
The parable
of the murderous labourers, The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With
a clipart
on the page. |
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| The
Great Supper |
Matthew
22:1-14
Luke 14:15-24 |
New Catholic
Dictionary: Great Supper
The Parable
of the Great Dinner - In The Kingdom of God is Like . . .by
by Fr. Thomas Keating
"Equal
Dignity for All," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com
"God’s
Reign: Everyone is Invited, But There are Standards", Patrick
Brennan
"Danielle
Throws a Surprise Party," children's story by Larry Broding,
word-sunday.com
"Everything
is ready; come to the marriage feast" - The Gospel of Matthew:
a commentary & meditation
The
Wedding Feast by: Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
A universal
invitation to the banquet of the Realm: To welcome salvation with the
right disposition, The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With a clipart
on the page. |
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| The Narrow Gate |
Luke
13:23-30 |
"Center and
Circumference," Fr. Richard Rohr, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1992.
"Brandon's
Fame," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com
The narrow door
and the call of the gentiles - The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With
a clipart
on the page. |
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| The Watchful Servants |
Mark
13:33-37
Luke 12:35-38 |
New Catholic
Dictionary: Faithful Steward
"Blessed
are they who open at once when he knocks" - The Gospel of Luke:a
commentary & meditation
"Be
watchful and pray" - The Gospel of Mark: a commentary & meditation
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| The Thief in the Night |
Matthew
24:42-44
Luke 12:39 |
The
Big Surprise - Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com |
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| The
Faithful and Wise Servant |
Matthew
24:45-51;
Luke 12:41-48 |
"You
must be ready! Jesus is coming at an unexpected hour" - The Gospel
of Luke:a commentary & meditation |
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| The Ten Virgins |
Matthew
25:1-13 |
Foolish
and Wise Bridesmaids - Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Faith and
Example - Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
"Jamie
Gets Ready for a Wedding," children's story by Larry Broding,
word-sunday.com.
"The Parable
of the Ten Maidens," children's study, puzzles
, coloring sheet
from Higher Praise Christian Center.
The parable
of the ten virgins: Preparing for the sudden coming of God in our life,
The Carmelite Web Site - O.Carm. With a clipart
on the page. |
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| The
Talents |
Matthew
25:14-30
Luke 19:11-27 |
"As for these
enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them" - The
Gospel of Luke: a commentary & meditation
The Parable of
the Talents: Worksheet - Saint Vincent's Elementary School
Parable
of the Talents by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D
"A Story
About Investing" - children's study, puzzles
, coloring sheet
from Higher Praise Christian Center.
The
Parable of the Talents: To live in a responsible way, The Carmelite
Web Site - O.Carm. With a clipart
on the page.
The
Parable of the Talents - The text of the parable with a sound file
to hear it read and questions to help children retain the main points
of the parable and reflect on its meaning for their own lives. |
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