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

Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year.

1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a

• Abraham and Sarah provide hospitality to three travelers.
• One of the men makes a prophecy that Sarah will have a son in the following year.

Psalm – 15:2-5

• “He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
• Our love for the Lord is made known when our thoughts, words, and actions are pure.

2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28

• Our sufferings participate in the afflictions of Christ through our connection to him.
• We make known what God has done in Christ through our words and example.

Gospel – Luke 10:38-42

• Martha implores Jesus to make her sister, Mary, help her with the serving.
• Jesus chides Martha, saying that Mary has chosen the better part by taking the time to listen to his words.

Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)

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