14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Cycle C

FIRST READING

Behold, I will spread prosperity over her like a river.

66:10-14c

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Thus says the LORD:

Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her; exult, exult with her, all you who were mourning over her!

Oh, that you may suck fully

of the milk of her comfort, that you may nurse with delight at her abundant breasts! For thus says the LORD:

Lo, I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing torrent. As nurslings, you shall be carried in her arms, and fondled in her lap; as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort.

When you see this, your heart shall rejoice and your bodies flourish like the grass; the LORD's power shall be known to his servants.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth,

sing praise to the glory of his name;

proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!"

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

"Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you, sing praise to your name!" Come and see the works of God, his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam.

 R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

He has changed the sea into dry land; through the river they passed on foot; therefore let us rejoice in him.

He rules by his might forever.

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Hear now, all you who fear God,

while I declare what he has done for me.

Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness!

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

SECOND READING

I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.

6:14-18

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians

Brothers and sisters:

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncir cumcision, but only a new creation. Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God.

From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL

A LONGER FORM

Your peace will rest on that person.

10:1-12, 17-20

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others A whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.

He said to them,

"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;

so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.

Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;

and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say,

'Peace to this household.'

If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,

for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another.

Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'

Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say,

"The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.'

Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."

The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said,

"Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name."

Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky.

Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and scorpions

and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

The Gospel of the Lord.

B SHORTER FORM

Your peace will rest on that person.

10:1-9

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them,

"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.

Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;

and greet no one along the way.

Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.' If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,

for the laborer deserves his payment.

Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'"

The Gospel of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION

JULY 3, 2022

Good noon/afternoon brothers and sisters in Christ. We are now in the 14th Sunday of the Ordinary time.

Our first reading is from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. He encourages the people of rejoice and be glad because of the wonderful works of God to His people.

Our second reading is from the letter of St. Paul to the Galician's. He declares "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord..."

And the gospel is from the Gospel according to St. Luke. It about the sending of the seventy-two men.

Please all stand to begin to begin the Holy Eucharist.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JULY 3, 2022

PRIEST: Brothers and sisters, let us now raise our prayers and petitions to the Heavenly Father for he is full of Mercy and Compassion. In every petition we say.

HEAVENLY FATHER, GRANT OUR PRAYERS

1. For the Catholic Church especially Pope Francis, bishops, priests and religious, may the guidance of God be upon them, so that in fulfilling their mission they will always follow God's will. Let us pray to the Lord.

2. For our government officials, especially the new administration, may the wisdom of God be with them, so that as they do their duties and responsibilities, justice, peace and reconciliation be done and our country will prosper. Let us pray to the Lord. 

3. For all of us Filipinos especially all of us who celebrate this Holy Eucharist, may receive abundant blessings and become faithful to the call to holiness. Let us pray to the Lord.

4. For those who bless and praise the goodness of the Lord in their lives especially_______may the blessing and protection of God be upon them. Let us pray to the Lord.

5. For all the soul of our departed brothers and sisters, especially_________may find rest in the kingdom of God in heaven. Let us pray to the Lord.

PRIEST: Loving Father, it is our joy to call your name, as we express our prayers and needs to you. 

We beg you to hear and grant our prayers. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.