11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on the Kingdom of God growing in our hearts and the world. It invites us to think about discipleship, service, and how we see God’s love in our lives. This Sunday also highlights themes of spiritual growth, reconciliation, and God’s mercy, even when we fall short. Resources include reflection questions, shareable images, and activities that emphasize God’s love and our spiritual growth.

Click on the appropriate year below to see resources, themes, homilies, and more. See how to determine the correct year.

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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First Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a: The Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai, where God speaks to Moses and tells him to convey a message to the people. God reminds the Israelites of how He delivered them from slavery in Egypt and declares that if they obey His commands and keep His covenant, they will be a treasured possession and a kingdom of priests.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 100: This passage is a call to all people to praise and serve the Lord joyfully, recognizing that we are His people and the sheep of His flock. The verses emphasize God’s goodness, His role as creator and caretaker of His people, and His eternal kindness and faithfulness.

Second Reading – Romans 5:6-11: God showed His love for humanity by sending Jesus Christ to die for our sins while we were still sinners. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we can be reconciled with God and receive the gift of eternal life.
Gospel – Matthew 9:36-10:8: Jesus has compassion for the crowds. He decides to send out His twelve disciples to heal the sick, raise the dead, and proclaim the good news of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus instructs His disciples to freely give what they have received, encouraging them to serve others with love and generosity.

Mass Readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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First Reading – Ezekiel 17:22-24: The Lord promises to take a shoot from a cedar, plant it on a high mountain, and make it a great tree where birds will find shelter. He will humble the proud and exalt the humble.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 92: Giving thanks and praise to the Lord is good. The righteous will flourish and proclaim the Lord’s justice.
Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 5:6-10: We walk by faith, not sight, aiming to please the Lord. We will be judged by Christ for our deeds.

Gospel – Mark 4:26-34: Jesus taught the crowds about the kingdom of God using parables, comparing it to a growing seed and a mustard seed that becomes a large plant. He explained these teachings privately to his disciples.

Mass Readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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First Reading – 2 Samuel 12: 7-10, 13: Nathan tells David that despite being blessed, he sinned by killing Uriah and taking his wife. David repents, and Nathan assures him of God’s forgiveness.

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 32: Blessed is the one forgiven by the Lord. I confessed my sins, and He forgave me. Rejoice in the Lord, who protects and delivers us.
Second Reading – Galatians 2: 16, 19-21: We are justified by faith in Jesus, not by following the law. I live by faith in Jesus, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Gospel – Luke 7: 36-8:3: A sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet with tears and ointment. Jesus forgives her, teaching that those forgiven much, love much. He assures her that her faith has saved her, and she can go in peace.

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