Sunday Seeds
Sunday, 28 February 2027

3rd Sunday of Lent

Gospel: John 2:13–25

“Stop turning My Father’s house into a market.” John 2:16

Liturgical colour: Purple
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For grown-ups

This Sunday, God gives his people the Ten Commandments, and Jesus walks into the Temple and overturns the tables. At first these may seem unrelated, but both are about love. The commandments are God’s way of keeping us close to him and to each other, and Jesus’ zeal for his Father’s house shows how much he cares that nothing gets in the way. Paul adds that the cross looks foolish to the world, yet it is God’s own wisdom.

Every home has a bit of clutter in it, both the physical kind and the kind that crowds out time for God: screens, rushing, worry. Jesus’ action is not about anger for its own sake. He is clearing space so there is room for his Father. This week, you might ask what could be gently tidied away, together as a family, so that prayer and each other have more room. Small and honest changes are enough.

Dinner-table questions

  1. Why do you think Jesus wanted God’s house to be quiet and special?
  2. What is one rule at home that helps us love each other?
  3. What is one thing we could tidy away so we have more time for God?
This week’s family practice: Choose a screen-free half hour this week. Use it to tidy a shelf or toy box together, and then say a short prayer: “Jesus, make room in our hearts for you.”

This Sunday’s readings

First reading
Exodus 20:1–17
Psalm
Psalm 19 — Lord, you have the message of eternal life.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 1:22–25
Gospel
John 2:13–25