Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Holy Visitors

Reading: I: Genesis 18:1–10a (Abraham’s visitors)
Reading: II: Colossians 1:24–28 (the mystery: Christ in us)
Gospel: Luke 10:38–42 (Martha and Mary)

Key Passage: Jesus said to Martha, “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42)

Adult: Which response to God’s call is more natural to you—prayer or action? Why?
Child: In the past week, when have you prayed and when have you done good things for others? Which could you do better?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)