Sunday, June 30, 2019

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Don't Look Back (C) 99
Key Passage
Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home." Jesus said to him, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:61–62)
Questions
Adults: When have you faltered or looked back during your journey of faith?
Children: What can you do to be a stronger follower of Jesus this week?

Readings

First Reading • Call of Elisha
1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Proper Use of Freedom
Galatians 5:1, 13-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Apostles' Requirements
Luke 9:51-62 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Memorial of First Martyrs of the Church of Rome