15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTRODUCTION
July 13, 2024

Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ.

We are now in the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The first reading is taken from the Book of Amos. In this account, Amaziah, priest of Bethel, sent Amos away.

The second reading is taken from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians. Paul, in this account states that all blessings have their origin in God the Father, their center in Jesus Christ, and their pledge to the fulfillment in the Holy Spirit.

The Gospel is taken from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. This account narrates the summoning of the Twelve Apostles two by two.

Let us all stand to begin the Eucharistic celebration.

Responsorial Psalm:
Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

Prayer of the Faithful:
Lord, graciously hear us.

FIRST READING
Am. 7:12-15

Go, prophesy to my people.

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos

A maziah, priest of Bethel, said to Amos, "Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah! There earn your bread by prophesying, but never again prophesy in Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary and a royal temple." Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel."

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14

R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your sal- vation.

I will hear what God proclaims; the LORD-for he proclaims peace. Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him, glory dwelling in our land.

R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva- tion.

Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva- tion.

The LORD himself will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Justice shall walk before him, and prepare the way of his steps.

R). Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

SECOND READING
Ep. 1:3-14

LONGER FORM

God chose us in Christ, before the foundation of the world.

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him.

In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us.

In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth.

In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God's possession, to the praise of his glory.

The word of the Lord.

OR

B SHORTER FORM
Ep. 1:3-10

God chose us in Christ, before the foundation of the world.

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of God's grace that he granted us in the beloved.

In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us.

In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth.

The word of the Lord.

ALLELUIA                cf. Eph 1:17-18

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.

R). Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL
Mk. 6:7-13

He began to send them out.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick- no food, no sack, no money in their belts. They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic. He said to them,
"Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them."

So they went off and preached repentance.

The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

The Gospel of the Lord.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
July 13, 2023

Priest: As a sign of his love and concern for all mankind, Jesus keeps calling to active apostolate people of all ages and from all walks of life. Let us pray for them and for the beneficiaries of their apostolate labors by saying:

LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.

1. For the Holy Father and all spiritual leaders, be filled with God's love and inspiration. Let us pray.

2. For the government leaders, may the Holy Spirit enlighten their hearts and minds in making decisions for the good of the people. Let us pray.

3. For all the recipients of the message of salvation, may the God open their hearts to Jesus and to pattern their behavior after His example. Let us pray.

4. For all those called to a life of total dedication in the foreign missions, may the Holy Spirit touch and enlighten them to promptly and wholeheartedly respond to the call. Let us pray.

5. For all the sick, the dying, the elderly and the brokenhearted, may the Holy Trinity console them. Let us pray.

6. For our brothers and sisters who offered praises and thanksgiving especially _________ may the Lord continue to bless them to be bearers of God's love and generosity. Let us pray.

7. For the faithful departed especially ________ may the Lord welcome them into his Kingdom. Let us pray.

Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, make us brave and holy so that we may spread your Kingdom in our society. You who live and encourage forever and ever. Amen.




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