About the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Sunday, July 14, 2024
The readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B are a call to spread the gospel in our communities. In the first reading Amos explains that he is a prophet because that is what God told him to do, not to benefit for himself. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs to preach and heal.
This selection from scripture could lead to a discussion of evangelization and the importance of not walking alone. Here are some ideas:
Daily Mass Readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- First Reading – Amos 7:12-15: “The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel.”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 85: “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”
- Second Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14 OR 1:3-10: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him.”
- Gospel – Mark 6:7-13: “Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no sack, no money in their belts.”
Resources
Top ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
Do’s and Don’ts of Evangelization
This very funny video from Life Teen shows teenagers how (or how not) to introduce their friends to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. It’s a great resource for getting a youth ministry group talking about evangelization.
Show Us Your Mercy and Grant Us Your Salvation (Psalm 85)
Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. – Psalm 85:8 (Social media graphic)
Who’s Your Buddy? A Lesson Plan on Friendship
This lesson plan on friendship helps teens understand that they shouldn’t try to go it alone on their faith journeys. Good friends who support us in faith are a blessing.
Pair Off Square Off Icebreaker
In Pair Off Square Off Icebreaker, players are assigned to be one half of a famous pair. They must find the person who matches them. Sounds easy enough right? Except they don’t know who they are! So they must ask…
Prayer to the God of Peace and Justice (Based on Psalm 85)
This is a prayer based on Psalm 85. God desires peace and justice for all of His beloved children. When we know God’s mercy and hear his voice, we are called to do His will. We are called to work…
What question can I put forward to the congregation based on the scriptures of this sunday?
Why do we need each other?
Why do I need to go to Mass?
Why has God chosen me?
Am I prepared for my mission?
How do I deal with rejection?
Am I a prophet?
Those are a few possible questions for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B