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11^th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

June 14, 2026

Exodus 19:2-6a; Psalm 100; Romans 5: 6-11; Matthew

From today’s gospel reading: 

At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned like sheep without a shepherd..... Jesus sent out the twelve after instructing them thus...

“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”

Reflection:

Many of us here in church today probably are not  part of the same social circles. We are here, not because we are naturally drawn to each other, but because we were baptized. We have been called and named--- the way the Twelve were called and named for us in today’s gospel. And like them, we too are sent. Through our baptism we are being prompted and empowered to see with Jesus’ eyes and respond to the needs of those around us--- where we live, work, recreate, go to school and in the world.

So, we ask ourselves:

·        Can I name a specific way in which I have been called to follow and serve in Jesus’ name?

·        What do I need to do to respond better to my call to be a Christian in the world? 

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Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061426.cfm