13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

On the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we reflect on our relationship with God. Our love for Him should surpass all earthly attachments, leading us to deeper faith and trust in Jesus’ power to heal and restore. Following Jesus requires total commitment, leaving no room to turn back. This freedom from sin and selfishness comes with responsibility. God calls us to love and care for others, just as Christ gave Himself for us. By prioritizing our devotion to God, we open ourselves to His grace and guidance in every aspect of our lives.

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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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First Reading – 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16A: Elisha visited a kind woman in Shunem. She made a room for him. Elisha promised she would have a son within a year.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 89: I will always sing of the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness. Blessed are those who rejoice in His presence. The Lord is our strength and shield.

Second Reading – Romans 6:3-4, 8-11: We were baptized into Christ’s death and raised to new life with him. As he lives for God, we too must live for God, free from sin.
Gospel – Matthew 10:26-33: Jesus teaches that true worthiness requires putting him above all else. Welcoming his messengers is like welcoming him. Helping even the least of his disciples brings a reward.

Mass Readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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First Reading – Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24: God created life and intended it to be eternal, but death entered the world through the devil’s envy.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 30: God lifts us from despair, turns our sorrow into joy, and brings us from darkness to light. We should always praise and thank him.
Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15: Strive to excel in generosity, following Christ’s example. Share your abundance to create equality, ensuring everyone’s needs are met.

Gospel – Mark 5:21-43: Jesus healed a woman with faith and raised Jairus’s daughter who was thought dead, showing his power.

Mass Readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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First Reading – 1 Kings 19:16B, 19-21: God told Elijah to anoint Elisha as his successor. Elisha left his work, said goodbye to his family, and followed Elijah, becoming his assistant.

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 16: God is my refuge and my portion. He guides and protects me. My heart is glad, and my soul rejoices, for He will not abandon me. He shows me the path of life.
Second Reading – Galatians 5:1, 13-18: Christ freed us to live in freedom, not to indulge the flesh but to serve in love. Live by the Spirit, not by the desires of the flesh.
Gospel – Luke 9:51-62: Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem, facing rejection and instructing his disciples on the cost of following him. He emphasized the urgency and commitment required to proclaim God’s kingdom.

More About Lectionary Cycles

Learn more about the difference between a Bible and a Lectionary, how the Lectionary is arranged, and translations of the Bible used at Mass.

How to Determine the Liturgical Year

The liturgical cycle is a three-year sequence of A, B, and C.

2024 is Year B

2025 is Year C
2026 is Year A
2027 is Year B

2028 is Year C
2029 is Year A
2030 is Year B

2031 is Year C
… and so on