About the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
On the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are called to a conversion of heart. Following Jesus means that we must learn to let go of our selfish desires. Jesus helps us do this by healing our wounds and opening our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts. Here are some resources for this Sunday for your youth ministry program, CCD, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, or family lectio divina.
Daily Mass Readings, Dates, and Resources
See below for resources and ideas for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time using the daily Mass readings for a particular year in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar.
Other Resources
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Top ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
If Today You Hear His Voice, Harden Not Your Hearts
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. – Psalm 95 (Social media graphic)
Together We’re Better Reflection and Discussion Questions
This reflection focuses on Matthew 18:15-20. Jesus tells us to point out our friends’ faults. Is that really a good idea? Are we really supposed to point out each other’s sins?
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)
The readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A focus on a conversion of heart. Possible themes for this weekend’s readings are conversion of heart, the sacrament of Reconciliation (confession), or overcoming hatred.
Who Can Know What the Lord Intends?
Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the LORD intends? For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure are our plans.
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)
The readings for Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C help us think about what we truly desire. Do I desire the things of this world or am I willing to sacrifice now to follow Jesus Christ?
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2024)
The readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B help us understand that God is faithful and merciful. Do we truly believe that God loves each of us with impartiality? Do we try to love as God does?