Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B

First Reading

Wisdom 2:12,17-20 - The just one is put to the test.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 54:3-4,5,6 & 8 - A prayer for God’s protection.

Second Reading

James 3:16—4:3 - James teaches about the wisdom from above.

Gospel Reading

Mark 9:30-37 - Jesus teaches his disciples that the greatest are those who serve all.

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B:

First Reading

Isaiah 35:4-7a

Isaiah prophesies about God’s vindication.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 146:7,8-9,9-10

A song of praise to God

Second Reading

James 2:1-5

James teaches that there is to be no partiality within the Christian community.

Gospel Reading

Mark 7:31-37

Jesus restores a man’s hearing and speech.

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Twenty-First Sunday Ordinary Time – Cycle B:

Joshua 24:1-2a,15-17,18b

Joshua and the people declare that they will serve the Lord.

Psalm 34:2-3,16-17,18-19,20-21

The Lord hears the cries of the just.

Ephesians 5:21-32 (or shorter form Ephesians 5:2a,25-32)

Husbands and wives should love one another as Christ loves the Church.

John 6:60-69

Simon Peter confesses his faith that Jesus alone has the words of the eternal life.

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First Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8

The Lord feeds Elijah, strengthening him for his journey to Horeb.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9

A prayer of praise to God for his goodness

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30—5:2

The Ephesians are encouraged to be imitators of Christ.

Gospel Reading: John 6:41-51

Jesus responds to the murmurs of the crowd, who wonders what he means when he says that he came down from heaven.

Exodus 16:2–4, 12–15 - The Lord feeds the Israelites with manna,

Psalm 78:3–4, 23–24, 25, 54 - A song of praise to God for his deeds to Israel,

Ephesians 4:17, 20–24 - Christians become a new creation in Christ,

John 6:24–35 - Jesus teaches the crowds that he is the 'bread of life'.

Today is the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Today’s readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44, Ps 145, Ephesians 4:1-6 and the Gospel According to John 6:1-15. The multiplication of the loaves and fishes to feed the five thousand. Julie shares her reflection on how God over-caters and there is enough if we but look for it.

This week Julie leads us through the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B):

First Reading: Amos 7:12-15 The prophet Amos is sent from Bethel.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 ( shorter form Ephesians 1:3-10) Paul teaches that we were chosen for Christ before the creation of the world.

Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13 Jesus instructs his disciples and sends them to preach repentance.