Echoing God’s Word

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)

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Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time - June 21, 2026

Jeremiah 20:7, 10-13 - He suffered for his faithfulness to the message.
Romans 5:12-15 - The gift of God far surpasses the offense of people.
Matthew 10:26-33 - Our fears are baseless because God loves us.

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - June 28, 2026

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Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 5, 2026

Zechariah 9:9-10 - Our King is a gentle and humble ruler. 
Romans 8:9,11-13 - Let us live by the Spirit within us. 
Matthew 11:25-30 - Jesus offers rest from all burdens.

Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 12, 2026

Isaiah 55:10-11 - God’s word holds power and effectiveness. 
Romans 8:18-23 - God will turn our struggles and pain into glory. 
Matthew 13:1-23 - God’s word will bear fruit if we welcome it.

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 19, 2026

Wisdom 12:13-19 - God does not exclude any nation from his love.
Romans 8:26-27 - The Holy Spirit speaks to God from within us.
Matthew 13:24-43 - God allows the weeds to stay until harvest time.

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 26, 2026

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 - God is pleased that Solomon asks for wisdom. 
Romans 8:28-30 - God will not default on plans of salvation. 
Matthew 13:44-52 - The kingdom of heaven is worth more than all else. 

Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 2, 2026

Isaiah 55:1-3 - God invites us to “come, buy and eat.”
Romans 8:35-39 - No power can prevent God from loving us. 
Matthew 14:13-21 -Jesus feeds the crowd with what the disciples offer.