Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year

Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a

• Abraham offers hospitality to three strangers with food that Sarah prepares.
• The strangers foretell that she will have a child within a year.

Psalm – 15:2-5

• “He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
• The fear of the Lord guides us to act in a holy and virtuous manner.

2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28

• Our suffering allows us to participate in the afflictions of Christ.
• When we unite our lives to the Lord, we draw strength from him.

Gospel – Luke 10:38-42

• Martha, burdened with much suffering, complains to Jesus about her sister, Mary.
• Jesus addresses Martha’s worries and tells her that Mary has chosen the better part.

Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year

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