14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that God works through simple things and humble people. In one Gospel, Jesus is rejected in His hometown because people think they know Him too well. In another year, He sends out His followers with little to carry, asking them to trust God. These stories show that faith means letting go of pride and trusting God’s plan.

Paul writes about his weakness and how God’s power works best when we are weak. This teaches us that we don’t need to be strong or perfect to serve God. The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to be open, humble, and ready to share God’s message, even when it’s hard.

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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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• First Reading – Zechariah 9:9-10: The prophet says a king will come to Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. He will be humble and bring peace to all nations. His rule will stretch across the whole earth.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 145: This psalm praises God for His kindness and love. It says God is faithful and lifts up those who are falling. All people are called to thank Him and speak of His glory.
• Second Reading – Romans 8:9, 11-13: Those who have the Spirit of Christ belong to Him and will have true life. We are called to turn away from sin and live by the Spirit. This leads to life with God.
• Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30: Jesus praises God for revealing His truth to the humble. He invites those who are tired to come to Him for rest. His way is gentle and brings peace to the soul.

Mass Readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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• First Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5: God sends Ezekiel to speak to the people of Israel, even though they are stubborn and may not listen. Ezekiel must still deliver God’s message. Whether they accept it or not, they will know a prophet has spoken.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 123: The psalm is a prayer for mercy. The people lift their eyes to God and ask Him to show kindness. They feel tired of being mocked and need His help.
• Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10: Paul talks about a “thorn” that troubles him. He asked God to take it away, but God said His grace was enough. Paul says he will be glad in his weakness because God’s power is strongest then.
• Gospel – Mark 6:1-6: Jesus goes to His hometown, but the people do not believe in Him. They see Him only as a carpenter’s son. Because of their lack of faith, He does few miracles there.

Mass Readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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• First Reading – Isaiah 66:10-14C: God promises comfort and peace to His people, like a mother caring for her child. He will bless them with joy and help them grow strong. Their hearts will be full, and they will know that the Lord is with them.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 66: The psalm calls everyone to praise God with joy. It speaks of God’s great works and kindness. The writer invites others to listen and hear what God has done for them.
• Second Reading – Galatians 6:14-18: Paul says he will only boast in the cross of Jesus. He tells the people that what matters is being a new creation, not following old rules. He warns them not to listen to those who teach otherwise.
• Gospel – Luke 10:1-12, 17-20: Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to spread the good news. They return happy, saying even demons listened to them. Jesus tells them to rejoice most because their names are written in heaven.

Lookup Other Liturgical Dates in the Lectionary

The Bible is the full collection of sacred Scripture. The Lectionary is a book used at Mass that contains selected readings from the Bible. These readings follow the Church calendar and focus on important parts of our faith. Not every verse is included. The Lectionary is made to guide us through the seasons of the Church year. The readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time are chosen to match the theme and message of that day.

The Lectionary is arranged in cycles. Sundays follow a three-year cycle called Year A, Year B, and Year C. Each year focuses on a different Gospel. Weekday readings follow a two-year cycle. The Gospel of John is often used during Lent and Easter. In the United States, the New American Bible is used for Mass readings. This helps all churches hear the same Scriptures, including on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time shows us that God often uses small and simple things. In one Gospel, Jesus returns to His hometown. The people there do not believe in Him because they think they know Him too well. They cannot accept that someone so familiar could be sent by God.

In another Gospel, Jesus sends out His followers with little—no money, no bag, just faith. He tells them to go in peace and share the good news. They learn to trust God and rely on the kindness of others.

Paul speaks about weakness and how God’s strength works through it. He says he does not boast in his success, but in his struggles. This reminds us that God’s power does not depend on our strength.

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time teaches us to be humble, open, and ready to serve. God works through those who trust Him, not through those who think they have it all.

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that God can work through anyone. Even in weakness, we are useful when we trust Him.

Read the Scriptures for this Sunday. Think about how they speak to your life. Share your thoughts in the comment section.