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 9:11b-17. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 15 (Psalm 15:2-5).

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

YouTube: Spirit & Psalm - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022 - Year C - Psalm 15 - Canedo

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 related to these readings:

Community in Mission: The Priority of Personal Prayer - A Meditation on the Gospel of the 16th Sunday of the Year (19 JUL 25) 

Benedictine College: This Sunday, When the Lord Comes to Dinner: On Martha, Mary, Abraham … and Mass (17 JUL 25)

Word on Fire: Sermons: Are You Anxious and Worried About Many Things? (Cycle C * 16th Eeek * Ordinary Time)

The Pilot: Echoes: Scott Hahn: Waiting on the Lord (18 JUL 25)

The Pilot: Echoes: Deacon Greg Kandra: Echoes. Scripture Reflection for July 20, 2025, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (16 JUL 25)