Today the Church celebrates the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time The assigned readings are Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:21-32,
and John 6:60-69. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 34 (Psalm 34:2-3, 16-21).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Spirit & Psalm - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024 - Year B - Psalm 34 - Booth
The Gospel reading is as follows:
Many of Jesus' disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father."
As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."
Reflections related to these readings:
Word on Fire: Do You Accept This Teaching? (Cycle B * 21st Week of Ordinary Time)
The Pilot: Echoes: Jem Sullivan: Reflection for Aug. 25, 2024, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (21 AUG 24)
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