Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Come away and rest

Reading I: Jeremiah 23:1–6 (messianic reign)
Reading II: Ephesians 2:13–18 (all united in Christ)
Gospel: Mark 6:30–34 (return of the disciples)

Key Passage: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” (Mark 6:30–31a)

Adult: What do you do to rest so that you can return to work refreshed?
Child: When will you take time to stop and pray this week?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)