Sunday, July 19, 2020

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Overcoming Weakness (A) 106
Key Passage
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)
Questions
Adults: What weakness can the power of the Spirit help you overcome?
Children: When will you need the help of the Holy Spirit this week?

Readings

First Reading • On God's Mercy
Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Intercession of the Spirit
Romans 8:26-27 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Parable of the Weeds
Matthew 13:24-43 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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