Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:14-18; and Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 66 (Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20). 

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

YouTube: Psalm 66: Let All the Earth Cry Out to God With Joy by Keith Ballentine 

The Gospel reading is as follows:

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.' If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.' Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, 'The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.' Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."

The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name."

Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 3, 2016)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 3, 2016)

Community in Mission: Practical Principles for Proclaiming the Kingdom (2 JUL 16)

Deacon Greg Kandra: "Be God's microphone": Homily for July 3, 2016, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2 JUL 16) 

The Sacred Page: Gathering the New Jerusalem: The 14th Sunday of OT (27 JUN 16)

The Sacred Page: The Mysterious 70 (or 72?) Disciples: The Mass Readings Explained (The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) (29 JUN 16)

Word on Fire: Boasting in the Cross (Cycle C * Ordinary Time * Week 14)

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: Sunday Bible Reflections: Harvest Time: Scott Hahn Reflects on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (27 JUN 16)

Spirituality of the Readings: Being Sent Out (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: Travel Tips (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

The Word Embodied: Blessed Assurance (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Historical Cultural Context: Hospitality & Human vs Spirit World (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Augustine of Hippo (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time C)