June 30 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Free to Follow

2019-08-31

First Reading 1 Kings 19:16b,19-21 Elijah anoints Elisha as his successor. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-11 I set the Lord ever before me. Second Reading Galatians 5:1,13-18 Christ has set us free. Gospel ReadingLuke 9:51-62 In todays Readings we are reminded that those who wish to Join Christ must be ready to disengage themselves from any earthly home, ready to disengage from past responsibilities and ready to disengage from past relationships. This simply means

First Reading 1 Kings 19:16b,19-21
Elijah anoints Elisha as his successor.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-11
I set the Lord ever before me.

Second Reading Galatians 5:1,13-18
Christ has set us free.

Gospel Reading
Luke 9:51-62

In todays Readings we are reminded that those who wish to Join Christ must be ready to disengage themselves from any earthly home, ready to disengage from past responsibilities and ready to disengage from past relationships. This simply means singular detachment from earthly matters. Jesus asks his disciples to put Him first even before the most demanding family ties. Can we do that?

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