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Gospel for Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time I

Matthew 13:54-58

Summary: Jesus taught in his hometown, but the people were offended and questioned his wisdom. Due to their lack of faith, he performed few miracles there.

Gospel Acclamation: The word of the Lord remains forever; this is the word that has been proclaimed to you. (1 Peter 1:25)

Jesus Rejected in His Hometown

Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?” And they took offense at him.

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith.

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