Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Also Read: Mass Readings for 14 July 2024 Homily for 14 July 2024 – Sunday
First Reading: Amos 7: 12-15
The Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ (15)
The priest of Bethel, Amaziah, was trying to coerce Amos into not prophesying there. Amos had spoken how “Israel must go in to exile.” (11) These words were not well received by the priest. Sometimes being in authority our leaders need to speak the harsh truth however hurtful it may be, so that our people are saved. Likewise, in our little corners, our homes, our offices, our schools, and other places of our influence; we are charged with the responsibility of standing for what is right!
We ask the dear Holy Spirit to guide us and grant us the courage to be true to ourselves. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9-14
Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
Alleluia, Amen!
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. (3)
He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will. (5)
In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit. (13)
We must strive always to remember these truths as stated here in the Holy Bible. We are adopted Children of the Most High God! In the cacophony of this world of lies, we might get dragged into a deception that we are not enough. But the Holy Spirit of the Lord, who dwells within us nudges our souls into the truth. The gospel of our salvation is that we remain fearless in adversity and steadfast in GOD.
Let us remain rooted in the Word of GOD and HE will open our eyes to the Truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18
With the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints.
Amen, Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 6: 7-13
So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. (12)
Our Lord Jesus Christ has given us all the authority over unclean spirits, just as he gave it to the apostles. We are his children and must walk with the sandals he has provided and the staff in our hands for protection. When the dust of the world of insults, negativity, and hatred tries to settle on us, we must shake them off. We must remain disciplined on our journey, despite the setbacks. With courage and confidence through the Word of God, we can overcome the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
