10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on God’s mercy and the call to trust Him. In all three years, we see how God brings life, healing, and hope even in times of sorrow or sin. The readings often show how God listens to His people and acts with kindness. They remind us that God wants us to turn to Him with faith.

Another theme is the way Jesus brings new life. He shows care for people who are hurting, lost, or in need. We are called to believe in His power and love. The Gospel readings show how Jesus touches lives and calls us to follow Him. The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that no matter what we face, God is near and ready to help.

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

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

See resources, homilies, and more for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A readings here.

• First Reading – Hosea 6:3-6: Let’s wholeheartedly embrace the importance of sincere repentance and strive to genuinely understand God, knowing that true authenticity matters more than outward acts of devotion.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 50: God summons the earth, stating that He does not rebuke sacrifices but desires praise, fulfillment of vows, and reliance in times of distress, promising rescue and glory.
• Second Reading – Romans 4:18-25: Hold on to unwavering faith like Abraham, knowing that righteousness is attained through belief in God, who raised Jesus from the dead, bringing hope and justification to you.
• Gospel – Matthew 9:9-13: Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to be his disciple, demonstrating his willingness to embrace and heal sinners, which challenges the self-righteous attitudes of the religious leaders and teaches the importance of mercy and compassion over rigid legalism.

Mass Readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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• First Reading – Genesis 3:9-15: After eating from the forbidden tree, Adam admitted hiding when questioned by God, blaming the woman who in turn blamed the serpent, leading to God’s pronouncement of consequences on the serpent and the establishment of enmity between the serpent’s offspring and the woman’s offspring.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 130: From the depths of my despair, I cry out to you, O LORD, asking for your attentive mercy and forgiveness, trusting in your word and eagerly awaiting your redeeming power to save us from our iniquities.
• Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1: Through our shared faith, we believe, speak, and eagerly anticipate our resurrection with Jesus.
• Gospel – Mark 3:20-35: Jesus returned home with His disciples, but the crowd gathered around Him so intensely that they couldn’t even eat, leading His relatives to try to seize Him, claiming He was out of His mind. Jesus responded with parables, highlighting the impossibility of Satan working against himself. Later, His mother and brothers arrived, prompting Jesus to emphasize that those who do the will of God are His true family.

Mass Readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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• First Reading – 1 Kings 17:17-24: Elijah, in Zarephath of Sidon, encountered a widow whose son fell gravely ill and eventually stopped breathing. Elijah took the boy, prayed to the Lord, and miraculously revived him, leading the grateful widow to recognize him as a true man of God.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 30: I will sing praise, give thanks, and forever offer gratitude to the Lord who turned my mourning into dancing and became my helper.
• Second Reading – Galatians 1:11-19: The gospel is not of human origin but was directly revealed by Jesus Christ.
• Gospel – Luke 7:11-17: Jesus encounters a funeral procession for a widow’s only son, and filled with compassion, He raises the young man back to life, causing astonishment among the crowd and recognition of Jesus as a great prophet, spreading the news of this miraculous event throughout the region.

Lookup Other Liturgical Dates in the Lectionary

The Bible and the Lectionary both contain Scripture, but they are used differently. The Bible is the full collection of sacred books and can be read in any order for prayer or study. The Lectionary is a set of selected Bible readings used during Mass. It follows a schedule based on the Church year. Each Mass reading has a lectionary number, which helps organize readings for Sundays, weekdays, and feast days. On the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, like any other Sunday, the Lectionary guides the faithful through readings chosen for that day.

The Lectionary is divided into Sunday, weekday, and special feast readings. Sundays follow a three-year cycle: Year A (Matthew), Year B (Mark), and Year C (Luke). Weekdays follow a two-year cycle. The Gospel of John is read during special seasons. Each reading for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time has its own lectionary number. This system helps Catholics stay in tune with the Church’s rhythm and prepare for 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

The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time helps us reflect on how God brings life where there is loss. In Year C, Jesus raises a widow’s son. In Year A and B, we hear of God’s mercy and the call to turn away from sin. These readings show that even in pain, God is near.

This Sunday reminds us that God does not ignore our struggles. He sees our needs and steps in. Whether it’s a grieving mother, a sinner in need of forgiveness, or someone lost in confusion, God reaches out.

The message is simple. Trust in God. He has the power to heal and restore. His mercy is not far away. The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time calls us to believe this and to follow Jesus with faith.

We are also reminded to share this mercy with others. Just as Jesus lifted people up, we are called to bring kindness, peace, and hope to those around us.

Take some time to read the readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Notice how each one speaks of mercy, trust, and new life. Think about how these words connect to your own life.

Have you seen God’s help during a hard time? Have you helped someone in need? Share your thoughts in the comment section. Let’s learn from each other and grow in faith.