2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2024)

Sunday, January 14, 2024

The readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B invite us to hear God calling and to respond. In the first reading, God calls to Samuel and he replies. The psalm speaks of waiting for the Lord and answering. . The Gospel tells of the call of the first apostles.

So possible themes for this Sunday are discipleship and listening for the call of God.

Daily Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

First Reading – 1 Samuel 3:3B-10, 19: “When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, ‘Samuel, Samuel!’ Samuel answered, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’”
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 6:13C-15A, 17-20: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?”
Gospel – John 1:35-42: “They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ – which translated means Teacher – ‘where are you staying?’He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’”

Ideas, Youth Ministry Resources, and Lesson Plans for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

Speak, for Your Servant Is Listening

When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina means “divine reading”. It is a prayer practice which trusts that God speaks to us through scripture. This is a practice I started doing regularly a few years ago.

Tick-Tock the Crocodile Hunt Game (VBS or Camp Game)

Tick-Tock the Crocodile Hunt game is a very simple small group indoor game for a pirate themed Vacation Bible School or camp. It works best with eight or fewer players. In this game one of the players (Captain Hook), hunts…

Noisy Circle – A Listening Game

We have a lot of noise and distractions in our world. This listening game will teach youth how hard it is to hear above the din. We really need to focus in order to hear God’s voice above all of…

Raising Catholic Kids for Their Vocations

This book by John and Claire Grabowski helps Catholic parents raise their children to know God, listen to his voice, and follow his call. This is a must-read for parents who want thier children to be open to the vocation…

What Are You Looking For? A Lesson Plan on Desires

This What Are You Looking For lesson plan will help youth consider what they really desire in life and if their desires are aligned with the path of discipleship.