Sunday

12 Jul 2026

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Click here for all content for this cycle Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 55:10-11  The words of God are never spoken in vain but do just as they say.

Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14  The abundance of the Earth has only one cause: the gracious will of God.

Romans 8:18-23  Creation groans under its subjection but will one day be set free to share God’s glory.

Matthew 13:1-23 or 13:1-9  Jesus speaks in parables because some people just don’t have time for the truth.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of July

Liturgical themes and feasts

We’re given a wide array of saints to celebrate in this segment who provide us fine models of virtue, wisdom, and service.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Albert Einstein is reported to have said, "Sometimes, the thinking that has got us so far is inadequate to handle the problems of the place our thinking has got us to!"

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Featured Exploring the Word

Sit with the mystery

Storytelling is a time-honored occupation.

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Homily stories

See for yourself

As a photographer, I am constantly surprised by what people respond to.

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Homily stories

Measuring the crop

Every once in a while it is good for city folks to take a long drive into the country and see the row after row, acre after acre of crops growing.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.

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Quotes

God is seen by those who have the capacity to see him, provided they keep the eyes of their mind open.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A material.

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