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July 2025  – Year C<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Sunday 6th July 2025 – 14th Sunday of the Year<\/a>
Sunday 13th July 2025 – 15th Sunday of the Year<\/a>
Sunday 20th July 2025 – 16th Sunday of the Year<\/a>
Sunday 27th July 2025 – 17th Sunday of the Year<\/a>
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Sunday 6th July 2025 – 14th Sunday of the Year <\/b><\/p> \n\n

\"14th<\/p>\n\n \n

A reading from the Prophet Isaiah 66:10-14 <\/b>
\n\n Towards Jerusalem I send flowing peace, like a river <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Rejoice, Jerusalem,
\nbe glad for her, all you who love her!
\nRejoice, rejoice for her,
\nall you who mourned her! <\/p>\n\n

That you may be suckled, filled,
\nfrom her consoling breast,
\nthat you may savour with delight
\nher glorious breasts. <\/p>\n\n

For thus says the Lord:
\nNow towards her I send flowing
\npeace, like a river,
\nand like a stream in spate
\nthe glory of the nations. <\/p>\n\n

At her breast will her nurslings be carried
\nand fondled in her lap.
\nLike a son comforted by his mother
\nwill I comfort you.
\nAnd by Jerusalem you will be comforted.<\/p>\n\n

At the sight your heart will rejoice,
\nand your bones flourish like the grass.
\nTo his servants the Lord will reveal his hand. <\/p> \n\n\n

\nPsalm: 65(66):1-7,16,20
<\/b> \n\nCry out with joy to God all the earth,
\n O sing to the glory of his name.
\nO render him glorious praise.
\n Say to God: \u2018How tremendous your deeds! <\/p>\n\n

\u2018Before you all the earth shall bow;
\n shall sing to you, sing to your name!\u2019
\nCome and see the works of God,
\n tremendous his deeds among men. <\/p>\n\n

He turned the sea into dry land,
\n they passed through the river dry-shod.
\nLet our joy then be in him;
\n he rules for ever by his might. <\/p>\n\n

Come and hear, all who fear God.
\n I will tell what he did for my soul:
\nBlessed be God who did not reject my prayer
\n nor withhold his love from me. <\/p> \n\n \n

A reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Galatians 6:14-18 <\/b>
\n\n The marks on my body are those of Jesu <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

The only thing I can boast about is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. It does not matter if a person is circumcised or not; what matters is for him to become an altogether new creature. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, who form the Israel of God.
\n\n I want no more trouble from anybody after this; the marks on my body are those of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, my brothers. Amen. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Gospel of St Luke 10:1-12,17-20\n
<\/b> \n\n Your peace will rest on that man <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: <\/p> \n\n

The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, \u2018The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest. Start off now, but remember, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals. Salute no one on the road.
\n\n \u2018Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, \u201cPeace to this house!\u201d And if a man of peace lives there, your peace will go and rest on him; if not, it will come back to you. Stay in the same house, taking what food and drink they have to offer, for the labourer deserves his wages; do not move from house to house.
\n\n \u2018Whenever you go into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is set before you. Cure those in it who are sick, and say, \u201cThe kingdom of God is very near to you.\u201d But whenever you enter a town and they do not make you welcome, go out into its streets and say, \u201cWe wipe off the very dust of your town that clings to our feet, and leave it with you. Yet be sure of this: the kingdom of God is very near.\u201d I tell you, on that day it will not go as hard with Sodom as with that town.\u2019
\n\n The seventy-two came back rejoicing. \u2018Lord,\u2019 they said \u2018even the devils submit to us when we use your name.\u2019 He said to them, \u2018I watched Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Yes, I have given you power to tread underfoot serpents and scorpions and the whole strength of the enemy; nothing shall ever hurt you. Yet do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven.\u2019 <\/p>
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Sunday 13th July 2025 – 15th Sunday of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n\n

15th Sunday of the Year<\/p> \n\n \n

A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy 30:10-14 <\/b>
\n\n The Law is not beyond your strength or beyond your reach <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Moses said to the people: \u2018Obey the voice of the Lord your God, keeping those commandments and laws of his that are written in the Book of this Law, and you shall return to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul.
\n\u2018For this Law that I enjoin on you today is not beyond your strength or beyond your reach. It is not in heaven, so that you need to wonder, \u201cWho will go up to heaven for us and bring it down to us, so that we may hear it and keep it?\u201d Nor is it beyond the seas, so that you need to wonder, \u201cWho will cross the seas for us and bring it back to us, so that we may hear it and keep it?\u201d No, the Word is very near to you, it is in your mouth and in your heart for your observance.\u2019 <\/p> \n\n\n

\nPsalm: 68(69):14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37
<\/b> \n\nThis is my prayer to you,
\nmy prayer for your favour.
\nIn your great love, answer me, O God,
\nwith your help that never fails:
\nLord, answer, for your love is kind;
\nin your compassion, turn towards me. <\/p> \n\n

As for me in my poverty and pain
\nlet your help, O God, lift me up.
\nI will praise God\u2019s name with a song;
\nI will glorify him with thanksgiving. <\/p> \n\n

The poor when they see it will be glad
\nand God-seeking hearts will revive;
\nfor the Lord listens to the needy
\nand does not spurn his servants in their chains. <\/p> \n\n

For God will bring help to Zion
\nand rebuild the cities of Judah
\nand men shall dwell there in possession.
\nThe sons of his servants shall inherit it;
\nthose who love his name shall dwell there. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Colossians 1:15-20
<\/b> \n\n All things were created through Christ and for Christ <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Christ Jesus is the image of the unseen God
\nand the first-born of all creation,
\nfor in him were created
\nall things in heaven and on earth:
\neverything visible and everything invisible,
\nThrones, Dominations, Sovereignties, Powers \u2013
\nall things were created through him and for him.
\nBefore anything was created, he existed,
\nand he holds all things in unity.
\nNow the Church is his body,
\nhe is its head. <\/p> \n\n

As he is the Beginning,
\nhe was first to be born from the dead,
\nso that he should be first in every way;
\nbecause God wanted all perfection
\nto be found in him
\nand all things to be reconciled through him and for him,
\neverything in heaven and everything on earth,
\nwhen he made peace
\nby his death on the cross. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Gospel of St Luke 10:25-37
<\/b> \n\n The good Samaritan <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

There was a lawyer who, to disconcert Jesus, stood up and said to him, \u2018Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?\u2019 He said to him, \u2018What is written in the Law? What do you read there?\u2019 He replied, \u2018You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.\u2019 \u2018You have answered right,\u2019 said Jesus \u2018do this and life is yours.\u2019
\nBut the man was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, \u2018And who is my neighbour?\u2019 Jesus replied, \u2018A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of brigands; they took all he had, beat him and then made off, leaving him half dead. Now a priest happened to be travelling down the same road, but when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite who came to the place saw him, and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan traveller who came upon him was moved with compassion when he saw him. He went up and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. He then lifted him on to his own mount, carried him to the inn and looked after him. Next day, he took out two denarii and handed them to the innkeeper. \u201cLook after him,\u201d he said \u201cand on my way back I will make good any extra expense you have.\u201d Which of these three, do you think, proved himself a neighbour to the man who fell into the brigands\u2018 hands?\u2019 \u2018The one who took pity on him\u2019 he replied. Jesus said to him, \u2018Go, and do the same yourself.\u2019 <\/p>
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16th Sunday of the Year<\/p> \n\n \n

A reading from the Book of Genesis 18:1-10 <\/b>
\n\n \u2018Next year your wife Sarah will have a son\u2019 <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

The Lord appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, and bowed to the ground. \u2018My lord,\u2019 he said, \u2018I beg you, if I find favour with you, kindly do not pass your servant by. A little water shall be brought; you shall wash your feet and lie down under the tree. Let me fetch a little bread and you shall refresh yourselves before going further. That is why you have come in your servant\u2019s direction.\u2019 They replied, \u2018Do as you say.\u2019
\nAbraham hastened to the tent to find Sarah.\u2019 \u2018Hurry,\u2019 he said \u2018knead three bushels of flour and make loaves.\u2019 Then running to the cattle Abraham took a fine and tender calf and gave it to the servant, who hurried to prepare it. Then taking cream, milk and the calf he had prepared, he laid all before them, and they ate while he remained standing near them under the tree.
\n\u2018Where is your wife Sarah?\u2019 they asked him. \u2018She is in the tent\u2019 he replied. Then his guest said, \u2018I shall visit you again next year without fail, and your wife will then have a son.\u2019 <\/p> \n\n\n

\nPsalm: 14(15):2-5
<\/b> \n\nLord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain?
\nHe who walks without fault;
\nhe who acts with justice
\nand speaks the truth from his heart;
\nhe who does not slander with his tongue. <\/p> \n\n

He who does no wrong to his brother,
\nwho casts no slur on his neighbour,
\nwho holds the godless in disdain,
\nbut honours those who fear the Lord. <\/p> \n\n

He who keeps his pledge, come what may;
\nwho takes no interest on a loan
\nand accepts no bribes against the innocent.
\nSuch a man will stand firm for ever. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Colossians 1:24-28
<\/b> \n\n A mystery hidden for generations has been revealed to God\u2019s saints <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

It makes me happy to suffer for you, as I am suffering now, and in my own body to do what I can to make up all that has still to be undergone by Christ for the sake of his body, the Church. I became the servant of the Church when God made me responsible for delivering God\u2019s message to you, the message which was a mystery hidden for generations and centuries and has now been revealed to his saints. It was God\u2019s purpose to reveal it to them and to show all the rich glory of this mystery to pagans. The mystery is Christ among you, your hope of glory: this is the Christ we proclaim, this is the wisdom in which we thoroughly train everyone and instruct everyone, to make them all perfect in Christ. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Gospel of St Luke 10:38-42
<\/b> \n\n Martha works; Mary listens <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord\u2019s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, \u2018Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by myself? Please tell her to help me.\u2019 But the Lord answered: \u2018Martha, Martha,\u2019 he said \u2018you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.\u2019 <\/p>
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Sunday 27th July 2025 – 17th Sunday of the Year<\/b><\/p> \n\n

St Peter and St Paul<\/p>\n\n \n

A reading from the Book of Genesis 18:20-32 <\/b>
\n\n Abraham negotiates with the Lord <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

The Lord said, \u2018How great an outcry there is against Sodom and Gomorrah! How grievous is their sin! I propose to go down and see whether or not they have done all that is alleged in the outcry against them that has come up to me. I am determined to know.\u2019
\nThe men left there and went to Sodom while Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Approaching him he said, \u2018Are you really going to destroy the just man with the sinner? Perhaps there are fifty just men in the town. Will you really overwhelm them, will you not spare the place for the fifty just men in it? Do not think of doing such a thing: to kill the just man with the sinner, treating just and sinner alike! Do not think of it! Will the judge of the whole earth not administer justice?\u2019 the Lord replied, \u2018If at Sodom I find fifty just men in the town, I will spare the whole place because of them.\u2019
\nAbraham replied, \u2018I am bold indeed to speak like this to my Lord, I who am dust and ashes. But perhaps the fifty just men lack five: will you destroy the whole city for five?\u2019 \u2018No,\u2019 he replied \u2018I will not destroy it if I find forty-five just men there.\u2019 Again Abraham said to him, \u2018Perhaps there will only be forty there.\u2019 \u2018I will not do it\u2019 he replied \u2018for the sake of the forty.\u2019
\nAbraham said, \u2018I trust my Lord will not be angry, but give me leave to speak: perhaps there will only be thirty there.\u2019 \u2018I will not do it\u2019 he replied \u2018if I find thirty there.\u2019 He said, \u2018I am bold indeed to speak like this, but perhaps there will only be twenty there.\u2019 \u2018I will not destroy it\u2019 he replied \u2018for the sake of the twenty.\u2019 He said, \u2018I trust my Lord will not be angry if I speak once more: perhaps there will only be ten.\u2019 \u2018I will not destroy it\u2019 he replied \u2018for the sake of the ten.\u2019 <\/p> \n\n\n

\nPsalm: 137(138):1-3, 6-8
<\/b> \n\nI thank you, Lord, with all my heart:
\nyou have heard the words of my mouth.
\nIn the presence of the angels I will bless you.
\nI will adore before your holy temple. <\/p> \n\n

I thank you for your faithfulness and love,
\nwhich excel all we ever knew of you.
\nOn the day I called, you answered;
\nyou increased the strength of my soul. <\/p> \n\n

The Lord is high yet he looks on the lowly
\nand the haughty he knows from afar.
\nThough I walk in the midst of affliction
\nyou give me life and frustrate my foes. <\/p> \n\n

You stretch out your hand and save me,
\nyour hand will do all things for me.
\nYour love, O Lord, is eternal,
\ndiscard not the work of your hands. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Colossians 2:12-14
<\/b> \n\n Christ has brought you to life with him and forgiven us all our sins <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

You have been buried with Christ, when you were baptised; and by baptism, too, you have been raised up with him through your belief in the power of God who raised him from the dead. You were dead, because you were sinners and had not been circumcised: he has brought you to life with him, he has forgiven us all our sins.
\nHe has overridden the Law, and cancelled every record of the debt that we had to pay; he has done away with it by nailing it to the cross. <\/p> \n\n

\nA reading from the Gospel of St Luke 11:1-13
<\/b> \n\n How to pray <\/i> <\/p> \n\n

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying, and when he had finished one of his disciples said, \u2018Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.\u2019
\nHe said to them, \u2018Say this when you pray: <\/p> \n\n

\u2018\u201cFather, may your name be held holy,
\nyour kingdom come;
\ngive us each day our daily bread,
\nand forgive us our sins,
\nfor we ourselves forgive each one who is in debt to us.
\nAnd do not put us to the test.\u201d\u2019 <\/p> \n\n

He also said to them: \u2018Suppose one of you has a friend and goes to him in the middle of the night to say, \u201cMy friend, lend me three loaves, because a friend of mine on his travels has just arrived at my house and I have nothing to offer him\u201d; and the man answers from inside the house, \u201cDo not bother me. The door is bolted now, and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up to give it you.\u201d I tell you, if the man does not get up and give it him for friendship\u2019s sake, persistence will be enough to make him get up and give his friend all he wants.
\n\u2018So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches always finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him. What father among you would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread? Or hand him a snake instead of a fish? Or hand him a scorpion if he asked for an egg? If you then, who are evil, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!\u2019 <\/p>
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