Church Begins at Home: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Video Message from Fr. Desmond

Privilege or Discipleship?

Gospel Truth Podcast

The Gospel Truth podcast illuminates the gospel reading on each Sunday. The podcast is provided by the Vatican media platform.

Gospel Truth: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Instrumental Meditation by Aleron Morton

Playlist for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Opening the Scriptures at Home

The global Catholic Church is reflecting on the same readings from the Bible on the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We remain spiritually connected to one another as we open our hearts to the Word of God.

1. Encounter the Word of God

Read or listen to the Biblical readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

(Note: Sometimes the USCCB website cannot accommodate the high volume of traffic. If you cannot access the readings, visit the website at another time).

2. Reflect on the Word of God

Silently reflect, write down, or share your insights about the readings.

3. Pray

Spend some time in silence and bring to your mind some of the prayer intentions you have.

Introduce The Lord's Prayer in these or similar words: Gathering our prayers into one, we now pray in the words that Jesus gave us...

Focused Learning Opportunities & Activities for Young People

These activities provide encounters and experiences for children and emerging adults.

Early Childhood

Watch "Follow Me | Preschool Worship Song"
Enjoy the coloring sheet. (Parents/guardians: ensure that Jesus reflects the racial/ethnic identity of your child.)

Grades K-2

Watch "Following Jesus"
Enjoy the coloring sheet (girls). (Parents/guardians: ensure that Jesus reflects the racial/ethnic identity of your child.)
Enjoy the coloring sheet (boys)