SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR C
Readings
First: Genesis 18:1-10 - The Lord appears to Abraham. He is welcomed, and a feast is prepared for. The visitor enquires after Sarah, and promises that she will have a son within a year.
Psalm: 14 - The just will live in the presence of the Lord / Lord who shall dwell on your holy mountain / He who does no wrong to his brother / He who keeps his pledge
Second: Colossians 1:24-28 - I became the servant of the Church when God made me responsible for delivering God's message to you ... the message which was a mystery for generations is now revealed - Christ among you is now revealed
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 - Martha welcomes Jesus into her home, and is distracted with the serving - her sister Mary sat at his feet and listened, Jesus says this is the better part.
Themes
Hospitality, service. Recognizing and welcoming Jesus as as our friend.
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Picture: "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary" (c. 1655), by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), in Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland. Public Domain.
