Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Genesis 18:1-10A, Colossians 1:24-28, and Luke 10:38-42. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 15 (Psalm 15:2-5).

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

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 15

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me."

The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 21, 2019)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 21, 2019)

Community in Mission: The Priority of Personal Prayer (20 JUL 19)

Crossroads Initiative: Mary, Martha and the Catholic Fullness

The Deacon's Bench: Anxious and Worried About Many Things: Homily for July 21, 2019, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (20 JUL 19)

The Sacred Page: Entertaining God: The 16th Sunday of OT (18 JUL 19)

The Sacred Page: Jesus, Martha, and Mary (The Mass Readings Explained) (15 JUL 19)

St. Paul Center: Waiting on the Lord: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Word on Fire: Martha, Mary, and the Attitude of Discipleship (Cycle C * Ordinary Time * Week 16)

Catholic News Agency: Moon landing should inspire 'even greater goals,' Pope Francis urges (21 JUL 19)

National Catholic Register: Sunday Guide: Lessons From Mary and Martha: Jesus Must Be the Center of All Charity and Service (94 JUL 19)

Spirituality of the Readings: Welcoming God (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

In Exile: Longing, Desire, and the Face of God (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: Martha Unmasked (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

The Word Engaged: Working and Wanting (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Historical Cultural Context: Mary, Martha, and Jesus (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Bruno of Segni (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)