Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a

• The people of Israel are encamped in the desert of Sinai before the mountain of God.
• Speaking to Moses, the Lord reminds the people of their redemption from Egypt and to keep God’s covenant as his special possession.

Psalm – 100:1-3,5

• “We are his people: the sheep of his flock.”
• The Lord’s goodness endures forever, and we come before God with joyful song.

2nd Reading – Romans 5:6-11

• God proves his love for us, for while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
• Through the death of Jesus we are now reconciled to God.

Gospel – Matthew 9:36-10:8

• Seeing the crowds, Jesus takes pity on the people, who are like sheep without a shepherd.
• Christ appoints the Twelve by name, giving them authority to drive out unclean spirits and cure every disease and illness.
• The Lord then sends out the Twelve to make the proclamation, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year

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