Weekly Readings

Readings and Celebrations
for the week of July 4, 2010
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday

Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14c

Isaiah instructs the people of Jerusalem to rejoice, because God would restore her prosperity. The people will better understand God's power through their homeland's restoration.

Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18

Paul describes the sign of the cross of Jesus as all that is significant. Following the old laws is unimportant.  Instead, being baptized in Christ and adhering to his ideals is what matters most.

Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Jesus sent forth seventy-two disciples to preach his good news, telling them "the harvest is rich, but the workers few." He also gave them detailed instructions on how to act towards the people. Jesus then reminded them not to be happy because of their power over evil, but to rejoice in the salvation they would achieve.

Monday

Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26

Tuesday

Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38

Wednesday

Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7

Thursday

Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15

Friday

Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23

Saturday

Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33