Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; and Mark 1:29-39. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 147 (Psalm 147:1-6).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 147 Praise the Lord that heals the brokenhearted

The Gospel reading is as follows:

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”

He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 8, 2015)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 8, 2015)

Msgr. Charles Pope: Directions for Disciples When Dealing With Difficulties - A Homily for the 5th Sunday of the Year (7 FEB 15)

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: We're on a Mission from God

Word on Fire: The Spirituality of Pain (Cycle B * Ordinary Time * Week 5)

Dr. Scott Hahn: Raised to Serve (February 8th 2015 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

CWR Blog: Christ's healings "announced a more radical healing" (7 FEB 15)

Spirituality of the Readings: Eat Up (5th Sunday of Ordinary Time B)

The Word Embodied: The Ways of Jesus (5th Sunday of Ordinary Time B)

Historical Cultural Context: Social Healing (5th Sunday of Ordinary Time B)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Peter Chrysologus (5th Sunday of Ordinary Time B)

Word to Life Radio Broadcast: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (6 FEB 15)