Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Ezekiel 2:2-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, and Mark 6:1-6. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 123 (Psalm 123:1-4). 

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

YouTube: Psalm 123: Our Eyes Are Fixed On The Lord [Curtis Stephan]

The Gospel reading is as follows: 

Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him.

Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house." So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 4, 2021

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 4, 2021)

Crossroads Initiative: Miracles Jesus Could not Do - lessons from Nazareth

St. Paul Center: Son of Mary: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College: This Sunday, Hope Despite 'Amazing' Lack of Faith (1 JUL 21)   

Word on Fire: You Are Called to Be a Prophet (Cycle B * Ordinary Time * Week 14)

National Catholic Register: Sunday Guide: The Lord's Strength Shines Through Our Weakness (1 JUL 21)

Spirituality of the Readings: Expectations (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

In Exile: Being Present to God and Life (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Glancing Thoughts: Content with Insult, Persecution, and Weakness (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

The Perspective of Justice: A Prophetic Race (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Let the Scriptures Speak: A Not-For-Prophet Group? (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

The Word Embodied: Prophetic Living (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)

Historical Cultural Context: Honor (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B) 

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Symeon the New Theologian (14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B)