​Isaiah 35:4-7a | Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 | James 2:1-5 | Mark 7:31-37

​The scripture for this Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time from Isaiah, James and Mark, brings us a message of hope, healing and restoration. 

​Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 | Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 | James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 | Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

​Simply following God's rules does not make you holy. As we pray with the Scriptures on this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are challenged to discover what it really means to live a holy life, what it really means to follow God's law, and through that law, to become holy.

Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b | Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 | Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 | John 6:60-69

​The readings for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time encourage us to make a clear commitment to God, respect each other because of our faith in Christ, and fully accept and believe Jesus' teachings.

Proverbs 9:1-6 | Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 | Ephesians 5:15-20 | John 6:51-58

The readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us to be wise to truly live, to show real life through the Spirit, and to accept everything Christ teaches, even the tough stuff.

​1 Kings 19:4-8 | Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 | Ephesians 4:30—5:2 | John 6:41-51

​The Scriptures for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time point out that we are not alone in the struggles of life, caution us to choose kindness each and every day, and assure us that through the Eucharist we begin to live eternal life now. 

​Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 | Psalm 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 | Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 | John 6:24-35

​The readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us to celebrate and remember God's goodness, put on a new self, and seek Jesus for the right reasons.  

2 Kings 4:42-44 | Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 | Ephesians 4:1-6 | John 6:1-15

The themes on this Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time invite us to reflect on caring for one another, living our calling to unity and bringing what we have to God. 

Jeremiah 23:1-6 | Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 | Ephesians 2:13-18  | Mark 6:30-34

​The underlying themes of 3Ps – piloting, peace, and prayer – flow though the Scripture readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

​Amos 7:12-15 | Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 | Ephesians 1:3-10 | Mark 6:7-13

​The Catholic Church teaches that every baptized and confirmed individual receives directly from Christ a call to participate in His prophetic mission. This weekend's readings emphasize the importance of remaining faithful to this calling, acknowledging our talents, and employing them for good works. They also encourage us to shed unnecessary burdens as we carry out our mission.