In Other Words

19 Jun 2016

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

One time when Jesus was off praying by himself, his disciples nearby, he asked them, “What are the crowds saying about me, about who I am?”

12 Jun 2016

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume and stood at his feet, weeping, raining tears on his feet.

5 Jun 2016

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Jesus went to the village Nain. His disciples were with him, along with quite a large crowd. As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession—a woman’s only son was being carried out for burial.

29 May 2016

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Jesus graciously welcomed them and talked to them about the kingdom of God. Those who needed healing, he healed.

22 May 2016

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t handle them now. But when the Friend comes, the Spirit of the Truth, he will take you by the hand and guide you into all the truth there is.

15 May 2016

Solemnity of Pentecost, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side.

8 May 2016

Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Raising his eyes in prayer, Jesus said: “I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me.

1 May 2016

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Judas (not Iscariot) said, “Master, why is it that you are about to make yourself plain to us but not to the world?”

24 Apr 2016

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

When Judas had left, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is seen for who he is, and God seen for who he is in him.

17 Apr 2016

Fourth Sunday of Easter; Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Jesus said: “My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them real and eternal life.