Catholic Mass - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 July 2024 - LIVESTREAM

TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading - Jer 23: 1-6
Psalm - Ps 23: 1-3, 3-4, 5,6
Second Reading - Eph 2: 13-18
Gospel - Mk 6： 30-34
The Compassionate Shepherd
Jesus and his disciples seeking solitude after their ministry, only to be met with a crowd hungry for more. Despite their weariness, Jesus is moved with compassion for the people, teaching them and guiding them like a shepherd caring for his flock. This passage challenges us to embody Jesus’ compassion in our lives, seeing others’ needs with empathy and responding with love. It reminds us that true discipleship involves sacrificial giving of ourselves, putting others before our own comforts and desires. Moreover, it calls us to share the teachings of Jesus with those around us, offering guidance and hope in a world searching for meaning. Let us pray for the grace to follow Jesus’ example, to be compassionate shepherds in our families, communities, and beyond, showing others the way to the abundant life found in Christ.
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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