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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 120

Reading 1 Jer 38:4-6, 8-10

In those days, the princes said to the king:"Jeremiah ought to be put to death;he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city,and all the people, by speaking such things to them;he is not interested in the welfare of our people,but in their ruin." King Zedekiah answered: "He is in your power";for the king could do nothing with them. And so they took Jeremiahand threw him into the cistern of Prince Malchiah,which was in the quarters of the guard,letting him down with ropes. There was no water in the cistern, only mud,and Jeremiah sank into the mud.Ebed-melech, a court official,went there from the palace and said to him:"My lord king,these men have been at faultin all they have done to the prophet Jeremiah,casting him into the cistern. He will die of famine on the spot,for there is no more food in the city." Then the king ordered Ebed-melech the Cushiteto take three men along with him,and draw the prophet Jeremiah out of the cistern beforehe should die.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18

R. (14b)  Lord, come to my aid!I have waited, waited for the LORD,and he stooped toward me.R. Lord, come to my aid!The LORD heard my cry.He drew me out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp;he set my feet upon a crag; he made firm my steps.R. Lord, come to my aid!And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God.Many shall look on in awe and trust in the LORD.R. Lord, come to my aid!Though I am afflicted and poor, yet the LORD thinks of me.You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, hold not back!R. Lord, come to my aid!

Reading 2 Heb 12:1-4

Brothers and sisters:Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to usand persevere in running the race that lies before uswhile keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus,the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before himhe endured the cross, despising its shame,and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners,in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sinyou have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood.Alleluia Jn 10:27

R. Alleluia, alleluia.My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;I know them, and they follow me.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 12:49-53

Jesus said to his disciples:"I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided,three against two and two against three;a father will be divided against his sonand a son against his father,a mother against her daughterand a daughter against her mother,a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-lawand a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 117

Reading 1 Wis 18:6-9

The night of the passover was known beforehand to our fathers, that, with sure knowledge of the oaths in which they put their faith, they might have courage. Your people awaited the salvation of the just and the destruction of their foes. For when you punished our adversaries, in this you glorified us whom you had summoned. For in secret the holy children of the good were offering sacrifice and putting into effect with one accord the divine institution.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22

R. (12b) Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.BExult, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting.Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen for his own inheritance.R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness,To deliver them from death and preserve them in spite of famine.R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield.May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you.R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

Reading 2 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19

Brothers and sisters:Faith is the realization of what is hoped forand evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested.By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a placethat he was to receive as an inheritance;he went out, not knowing where he was to go. By faith he sojourned in the promised land as in a foreign country,dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs of the same promise;for he was looking forward to the city with foundations,whose architect and maker is God. By faith he received power to generate,even though he was past the normal age—and Sarah herself was sterile—for he thought that the one who had made the promise was trustworthy.So it was that there came forth from one man,himself as good as dead,descendants as numerous as the stars in the skyand as countless as the sands on the seashore.All these died in faith. They did not receive what had been promisedbut saw it and greeted it from afarand acknowledged themselves to be strangers and aliens on earth,for those who speak thus show that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land from which they had come,they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God,for he has prepared a city for them.By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac,and he who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,of whom it was said,“Through Isaac descendants shall bear your name.” He reasoned that God was able to raise even from the dead,and he received Isaac back as a symbol.Or Heb 11:1-2, 8-12

Brothers and sisters:Faith is the realization of what is hoped forand evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested.By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a placethat he was to receive as an inheritance;he went out, not knowing where he was to go. By faith he sojourned in the promised land as in a foreign country,dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs of the same promise;for he was looking forward to the city with foundations,whose architect and maker is God. By faith he received power to generate,even though he was past the normal age—and Sarah herself was sterile—for he thought that the one who had made the promise wastrustworthy. So it was that there came forth from one man,himself as good as dead,descendants as numerous as the stars in the skyand as countless as the sands on the seashore.Alleluia Mt 24;42a, 44

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Stay awake and be ready!For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 12:32-48

Jesus said to his disc

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 114

Reading 1 Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23

Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth,vanity of vanities!  All things are vanity!Here is one who has labored with wisdom and knowledge and skill,and yet to another who has not labored over it,he must leave property. This also is vanity and a great misfortune. For what profit comes to man from all the toil and anxiety of heartwith which he has labored under the sun? All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation;even at night his mind is not at rest. This also is vanity.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17

R. (1) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.You turn man back to dust,saying, “Return, O children of men.”For a thousand years in your sight are as yesterday, now that it is past, or as a watch of the night.R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.You make an end of them in their sleep; the next morning they are like the changing grass,Which at dawn springs up anew,but by evening wilts and fades.R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants!R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours; prosper the work of our hands for us! Prosper the work of our hands!R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Reading 2 Col 3:1-5, 9-11

Brothers and sisters:If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above,where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died,and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears,then you too will appear with him in glory.Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly:immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire,and the greed that is idolatry. Stop lying to one another,since you have taken off the old self with its practicesand have put on the new self,which is being renewed, for knowledge,in the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew,circumcision and uncircumcision,barbarian, Scythian, slave, free;but Christ is all and in all.Alleluia Mt 5:3

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 12:13-21

Someone in the crowd said to Jesus,“Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied to him,“Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?” Then he said to the crowd,“Take care to guard against all greed,for though one may be rich,one’s life does not consist of possessions.”Then he told them a parable. “There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. He asked himself, ‘What shall I do,for I do not have space to store my harvest?’And he said, ‘This is what I shall do:I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goodsand I shall say to myself, “Now as for you,you have so many good things stored up for many years,rest, eat, drink, be merry!”’But God said to him,‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselvesbut are not rich in what matters to God.”

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 111

Reading 1 Gn 18:20-32

In those days, the LORD said: "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great,and their sin so grave,that I must go down and see whether or not their actionsfully correspond to the cry against them that comes to me. I mean to find out."While Abraham's visitors walked on farther toward Sodom,the LORD remained standing before Abraham. Then Abraham drew nearer and said:"Will you sweep away the innocent with the guilty? Suppose there were fifty innocent people in the city;would you wipe out the place, rather than spare itfor the sake of the fifty innocent people within it? Far be it from you to do such a thing,to make the innocent die with the guiltyso that the innocent and the guilty would be treated alike! Should not the judge of all the world act with justice?" The LORD replied,"If I find fifty innocent people in the city of Sodom,I will spare the whole place for their sake." Abraham spoke up again:"See how I am presuming to speak to my Lord,though I am but dust and ashes! What if there are five less than fifty innocent people? Will you destroy the whole city because of those five?" He answered, "I will not destroy it, if I find forty-five there."But Abraham persisted, saying "What if only forty are found there?" He replied, "I will forbear doing it for the sake of the forty." Then Abraham said, "Let not my Lord grow impatient if I go on. What if only thirty are found there?" He replied, "I will forbear doing it if I can find but thirty there." Still Abraham went on,"Since I have thus dared to speak to my Lord,what if there are no more than twenty?" The LORD answered, "I will not destroy it, for the sake of the twenty."But he still persisted:"Please, let not my Lord grow angry if I speak up this last time. What if there are at least ten there?" He replied, "For the sake of those ten, I will not destroy it."

Responsorial Psalm Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8

R.(3a) Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart,for you have heard the words of my mouth;in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise;I will worship at your holy templeand give thanks to your name.R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.Because of your kindness and your truth;for you have made great above all thingsyour name and your promise.When I called you answered me;you built up strength within me.R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.The LORD is exalted, yet the lowly he sees,and the proud he knows from afar.Though I walk amid distress, you preserve me;against the anger of my enemies you raise your hand.R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.Your right hand saves me.The LORD will complete what he has done for me;your kindness, O LORD, endures forever;forsake not the work of your hands.R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.

Reading 2 Col 2:12-14

Brothers and sisters:You were buried with him in baptism,in which you were also raised with himthrough faith in the power of God,who raised him from the dead. And even when you were deadin transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh,he brought you to life along with him,having forgiven us all our transgressions; obliterating the bond against us, with its legal claims,which was opposed to us,he also removed it from our midst, nailing it to the cross.Alleluia Rom 8:15bc

R. Alleluia, alleluia.You have received a Spirit of adoption,through which we cry, Abba, Father.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 11:1-13

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished,one of his disciples said to him,"Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say:Father, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily breadand forgive us our sinsfor we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us,and do not subject us to the final test."

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 108

Reading 1 Gn 18:1-10a

The LORD appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre,as he sat in the entrance of his tent,while the day was growing hot. Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them;and bowing to the ground, he said:"Sir, if I may ask you this favor,please do not go on past your servant. Let some water be brought, that you may bathe your feet,and then rest yourselves under the tree. Now that you have come this close to your servant,let me bring you a little food, that you may refresh yourselves;and afterward you may go on your way." The men replied, "Very well, do as you have said."Abraham hastened into the tent and told Sarah,"Quick, three measures of fine flour! Knead it and make rolls." He ran to the herd, picked out a tender, choice steer,and gave it to a servant, who quickly prepared it. Then Abraham got some curds and milk,as well as the steer that had been prepared,and set these before the three men;and he waited on them under the tree while they ate.They asked Abraham, "Where is your wife Sarah?"He replied, "There in the tent." One of them said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year,and Sarah will then have a son."

Responsorial Psalm Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5

R.(1a) He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.One who walks blamelessly and does justice;who thinks the truth in his heartand slanders not with his tongue.R. He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.Who harms not his fellow man,nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;by whom the reprobate is despised,while he honors those who fear the LORD.R. He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.Who lends not his money at usuryand accepts no bribe against the innocent.One who does these thingsshall never be disturbed.R. He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Reading 2 Col 1:24-28

Brothers and sisters:Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake,and in my flesh I am filling upwhat is lacking in the afflictions of Christon behalf of his body, which is the church,of which I am a ministerin accordance with God's stewardship given to meto bring to completion for you the word of God,the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past.But now it has been manifested to his holy ones,to whom God chose to make known the riches of the gloryof this mystery among the Gentiles;it is Christ in you, the hope for glory. It is he whom we proclaim,admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.Alleluia Cf. Lk 8:15

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heartand yield a harvest through perseverance.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 10:38-42

Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him.She had a sister named Marywho sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said,"Lord, do you not carethat my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me." The Lord said to her in reply,"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better partand it will not be taken from her."

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 105

Reading 1 Dt 30:10-14

Moses said to the people:"If only you would heed the voice of the LORD, your God,and keep his commandments and statutesthat are written in this book of the law,when you return to the LORD, your God,with all your heart and all your soul."For this command that I enjoin on you todayis not too mysterious and remote for you.It is not up in the sky, that you should say,'Who will go up in the sky to get it for usand tell us of it, that we may carry it out?'Nor is it across the sea, that you should say,'Who will cross the sea to get it for usand tell us of it, that we may carry it out?'No, it is something very near to you,already in your mouths and in your hearts;you have only to carry it out."

Responsorial Psalm Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37

R. (cf. 33)  Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.I pray to you, O LORD, for the time of your favor, O God!In your great kindness answer me with your constant help.Answer me, O LORD, for bounteous is your kindness: in your great mercy turn toward me.R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.I am afflicted and in pain; let your saving help, O God, protect me.I will praise the name of God in song, and I will glorify him with thanksgiving.Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live."See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive!For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not."R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah.The descendants of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love his name shall inhabit it.R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

R.(9a) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul;the decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;the command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;the ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold;sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

Reading 2 Col1:15-20

Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn of all creation.For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth,the visible and the invisible,whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers;all things were created through him and for him.He is before all things,and in him all things hold together.He is the head of the body, the church.He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,that in all things he himself might be preeminent.For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,and through him to reconcile all things for him,making peace by the blood of his crossthrough him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.Alleluia Cf. Jn 6:63c, 68c

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life;you have the words of everlasting life.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 10:25-37

There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" He said in reply,"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." He replied to him, "You have answered correctly; do this and you will live." But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going dow

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 105

Reading 1 Dt 30:10-14

Moses said to the people:"If only you would heed the voice of the LORD, your God,and keep his commandments and statutesthat are written in this book of the law,when you return to the LORD, your God,with all your heart and all your soul."For this command that I enjoin on you todayis not too mysterious and remote for you.It is not up in the sky, that you should say,'Who will go up in the sky to get it for usand tell us of it, that we may carry it out?'Nor is it across the sea, that you should say,'Who will cross the sea to get it for usand tell us of it, that we may carry it out?'No, it is something very near to you,already in your mouths and in your hearts;you have only to carry it out."

Responsorial Psalm Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37

R. (cf. 33)  Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.I pray to you, O LORD, for the time of your favor, O God!In your great kindness answer me with your constant help.Answer me, O LORD, for bounteous is your kindness: in your great mercy turn toward me.R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.I am afflicted and in pain; let your saving help, O God, protect me.I will praise the name of God in song, and I will glorify him with thanksgiving.Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live."See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive!For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not."R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah.The descendants of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love his name shall inhabit it.R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

R.(9a) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul;the decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;the command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;the ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold;sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb.R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

Reading 2 Col1:15-20

Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn of all creation.For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth,the visible and the invisible,whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers;all things were created through him and for him.He is before all things,and in him all things hold together.He is the head of the body, the church.He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,that in all things he himself might be preeminent.For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,and through him to reconcile all things for him,making peace by the blood of his crossthrough him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.Alleluia Cf. Jn 6:63c, 68c

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life;you have the words of everlasting life.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 10:25-37

There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" He said in reply,"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." He replied to him, "You have answered correctly; do this and you will live." But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going dow

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 102

Reading 1 Is 66:10-14c

Thus says the LORD: Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her; exult, exult with her, all you who were mourning over her! Oh, that you may suck fully of the milk of her comfort, that you may nurse with delight at her abundant breasts! For thus says the LORD: Lo, I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing torrent. As nurslings, you shall be carried in her arms, and fondled in her lap; as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort. When you see this, your heart shall rejoice and your bodies flourish like the grass; the LORD's power shall be known to his servants.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise.Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!"R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy."Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you, sing praise to your name!"Come and see the works of God, his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam.R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.He has changed the sea into dry land; through the river they passed on foot; therefore let us rejoice in him.He rules by his might forever.R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me.Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness!R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Reading 2 Gal 6:14-18

Brothers and sisters:May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,through which the world has been crucified to me,and I to the world. For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision,but only a new creation. Peace and mercy be to all who follow this ruleand to the Israel of God.From now on, let no one make troubles for me;for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit,brothers and sisters. Amen.

Alleluia Col 3:15a, 16a

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two otherswhom he sent ahead of him in pairsto every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them,"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way;behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say,'Peace to this household.'If a peaceful person lives there,your peace will rest on him;but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you,eat what is set before you,cure the sick in it and say to them,'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you,go out into the streets and say,'The dust of your town that clings to our feet,even that we shake off against you.'Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you,it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said,"Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name." Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and  scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you.  Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you,but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."or  Lk 10:1-9

At that time the Lord appoint

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 99

Reading 1 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21

The LORD said to Elijah:"You shall anoint Elisha, son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah,as prophet to succeed you."Elijah set out and came upon Elisha, son of Shaphat,as he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen;he was following the twelfth.Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak over him.Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said,"Please, let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,and I will follow you."Elijah answered, "Go back!Have I done anything to you?"Elisha left him, and taking the yoke of oxen, slaughtered them;he used the plowing equipment for fuel to boil their flesh,and gave it to his people to eat.Then Elisha left and followed Elijah as his attendant.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

R. (cf. 5a) You are my inheritance, O Lord.Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you.O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you it is who hold fast my lot."R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.I bless the LORD who counsels me; even in the night my heart exhorts me.I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices, my body, too, abides in confidencebecause you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Reading 2 Gal 5:1, 13-18

Brothers and sisters:For freedom Christ set us free;so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters.But do not use this freedomas an opportunity for the flesh;rather, serve one another through love.For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement,namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.But if you go on biting and devouring one another,beware that you are not consumed by one another.I say, then: live by the Spiritand you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh. For the flesh has desires against the Spirit,and the Spirit against the flesh;these are opposed to each other,so that you may not do what you want.But if you are guided by the Spirit, you are not under the law.Alleluia 1 Sm 3:9; Jn 6:68c

R. Alleluia, alleluia.Speak, Lord, your servant is listening;you have the words of everlasting life.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Lk 9:51-62

When the days for Jesus' being taken up were fulfilled,he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there,but they would not welcome himbecause the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this they asked,"Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heavento consume them?" Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they journeyed to another village.As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him,"I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus answered him,"Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head."And to another he said, "Follow me." But he replied, "Lord, let me go first and bury my father." But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." And another said, "I will follow you, Lord,but first let me say farewell to my family at home." To him Jesus said, "No one who sets a hand to the plowand looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God."

Father Braxton Necaise

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristLectionary: 169

Reading 1 Gn 14:18-20

In those days, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine,and being a priest of God Most High,he blessed Abram with these words:"Blessed be Abram by God Most High,the creator of heaven and earth;and blessed be God Most High,who delivered your foes into your hand."Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4

R.(4b) You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.The LORD said to my Lord: "Sit at my right handtill I make your enemies your footstool."R. You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.The scepter of your power the LORD will stretch forth from Zion:"Rule in the midst of your enemies."R. You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek."Yours is princely power in the day of your birth, in holy splendor;before the daystar, like the dew, I have begotten you."R. You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.The LORD has sworn, and he will not repent:"You are a priest forever, according to the order of  Melchizedek."R. You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.

Reading 2 1 Cor 11:23-26

Brothers and sisters:I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks,broke it and said, "This is my body that is for you.Do this in remembrance of me."In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood.Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.Sequence Lauda Sion

Laud, O Zion, your salvation,Laud with hymns of exultation, Christ, your king and shepherd true:Bring him all the praise you know,He is more than you bestow. Never can you reach his due.Special theme for glad thanksgivingIs the quick'ning and the living Bread today before you set:From his hands of old partaken,As we know, by faith unshaken, Where the Twelve at supper met.Full and clear ring out your chanting,Joy nor sweetest grace be wanting, From your heart let praises burst:For today the feast is holden,When the institution olden Of that supper was rehearsed.Here the new law's new oblation,By the new king's revelation, Ends the form of ancient rite:Now the new the old effaces,Truth away the shadow chases, Light dispels the gloom of night.What he did at supper seated,Christ ordained to be repeated, His memorial ne'er to cease:And his rule for guidance taking,Bread and wine we hallow, making Thus our sacrifice of peace.This the truth each Christian learns,Bread into his flesh he turns, To his precious blood the wine:Sight has fail'd, nor thought conceives,But a dauntless faith believes, Resting on a pow'r divine.Here beneath these signs are hiddenPriceless things to sense forbidden; Signs, not things are all we see:Blood is poured and flesh is broken,Yet in either wondrous token Christ entire we know to be.Whoso of this food partakes,Does not rend the Lord nor breaks; Christ is whole to all that taste:Thousands are, as one, receivers,One, as thousands of believers, Eats of him who cannot waste.Bad and good the feast are sharing,Of what divers dooms preparing, Endless death, or endless life.Life to these, to those damnation,See how like participation Is with unlike issues rife.When the sacrament is broken,Doubt not, but believe 'tis spoken, That each sever'd outward token doth the very whole contain.Nought the precious gift divides,Breaking but the sign betides Jesus still the same abides, still unbroken does remain.The shorter form of the sequence begins here.Lo! the angel's food is givenTo the pilgrim who has striven; see the children's bread from heaven, which on dogs may not be spent.Truth the ancient types fulfilling,Isaac bound, a victim willing, Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling, manna to