Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Amos 7:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, and Mark 7-13. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 85 (Psalm 85:9-14). 

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

YouTube: Psalm 85 - Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness - Francesca LaRosa

The Gospel reading is as follows: 

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.

Reflections on these readings:

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Crossroads Initiative: From Disciples to Apostles - Lay Apostolate & the Church's Mission

St. Paul Center: The Church's Mission: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Quite Corner: In adversity and hardship God is with us (8 JUL 21)

The Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College: This Sunday, Break Free From the Glamour of Evil (8 JUL 21) 

Word on Fire: Proclaiming Christ in the Culture (Cycle B * Ordinary Time * Week 15)

National Catholic Register: Sunday Guide: He Chose Us in Him (9 JUL 21)

Spirituality of the Readings: Thanks (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

In Exile: From Grateful to Giving (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Glancing Thoughts: The Check is in the Mail (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

The Perspective of Justice: A Genuine Apostolate (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Let the Scriptures Speak: No Bread, Bag, or Money Belt (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

The Word Embodied: The Burden of Baggage (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Historical Cultural Context: Spirits, Travel & Hospitality (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B) 

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Theophylact (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)