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Liturgy Notes, Liturgy Planner, Sunday Prep, Planning for Mass
June 21, 2026
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RESOURCES
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
A Simple Guide to Liturgical Enviornment (DIocese of New Ulm PDF)
Common Questions on Liturgical Norms – by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum
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Timestamped Summary
God's message of vindication and consolation proclaimed in scripture is particularly relevant to the oppressed and marginalized, highlighting God's care and value for every individual, especially those deemed insignificant or disposable by society.
- 00:00 Today's readings proclaim God's vindication of the oppressed, teaching that He hears the poor, champions the persecuted, and frees us from sin and worldly oppressors.
- 01:04 The words of consolation and warning in scripture can be difficult to internalize, often eliciting a mixed response of comfort and fear.
- 02:15 Many people mislabel themselves as oppressed to justify their prejudices and resistance to others' rights, while actually seeking to impose their own comfort and societal norms.
- 03:05 Reading scripture alongside those who don't find consolation in its promises can reveal new insights, particularly for those who are marginalized or discarded.
- 04:00 The gospel reading uses the sparrow's worthlessness to highlight human value, encouraging readers to see themselves as cared for and valuable.
- 04:40 Society's treatment of marginalized groups, including enslaved Africans, racialized minorities, immigrants, and trans people, exemplifies the dehumanizing sacrifice of certain lives for the preservation of dominant power structures.
- 05:29 The message of vindication is constructed through the suffering of the condemned, who, like sparrows, are often seen as disposable, yet are those who need to be consoled by the text.
- 06:19 God notices and cares for every individual, no matter how insignificant they may seem, and does not overlook their struggles or suffering.
Discussion Questions
God's Care for the Discarded
Q: How does the gospel's sparrow metaphor relate to historical oppression?
A: The sparrows in the gospel mirror how people throughout history have been reduced to commodified flesh and treated as disposable material for constructing a world they never enjoy, as articulated by black feminist writer Hortense Spillers.
Q: What is God's response when society discards its "sparrows"?
A: While society moves on from the broken bodies of its sparrows, God does not—every sparrow falls to the ground in God's knowledge, and even when others cannot see you in the gospel's consolation, God still sees and cares.
Misreading Consolation as Condemnation
Q: How do people misinterpret the gospel's message of consolation?
A: Many are taught to hear threats first and consolation second, falsely seeing themselves among the condemned rather than truthfully among the consoled, while these same words can be twisted to console oppressors and persecutors.
The Gospel's Teaching on Fear and Value
Q: What does the gospel teach about whom to fear?
A: The gospel instructs to fear no one, not even those who kill the body, because they cannot kill the soul, while emphasizing readers are more valuable than sparrows who fall to the ground discarded.
Vindication Through Suffering
Q: How is the message of vindication constructed in scripture?
A: The gospel's message of vindication is constructed by the suffering and ruin of the condemned, with Jeremiah's vindication amidst persecution, the psalm proclaiming God hears the poor, and Paul's teaching that God vindicates us from sin itself, not just worldly oppressors.
The Preacher's Perspective
Q: Who delivered this reflection and what is their background?
A: Nicolete Burbach, a theologian who completed a PhD on Pope Francis' hermeneutics of uncertainty at Durham University and co-edited Trans Life and the Catholic Church Today (2024), preached this sermon addressing how God sees those whom society or the Church doesn't.
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Timestamped Summary
According to Jesus' teachings, believers should overcome fear and boldly share the gospel, trusting in their infinite value to God and the power of love to conquer fear and bring transformation.
- 00:00 The readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time emphasize the importance of overcoming fear to share the truth about Jesus and the reality of life.
- 00:56 Jesus warned his followers that sharing the gospel would not be well-received by everyone, and they may face rejection, anger, or even persecution.
- 01:40 Jesus teaches that we should fear no one, not even those who can harm us, for the sake of the kingdom.
- 01:58 Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ to overcome fear of sharing the gospel and speak truth in love.
- 02:43 The evangelist boldly proclaimed the gospel to street gangs, unafraid of their threats to kill him, knowing that they could only harm his body, not his soul.
- 03:14 A man's unwavering declaration of love in the face of brutal threats moved his tormentor to repentance, sparking a life of ministry to street people.
- 03:40 Jesus teaches that the power of love can conquer fear, and believers should not fear those who can harm the body, but rather focus on not fearing God and trusting in their infinite value to Him.
- 04:17 When we acknowledge Jesus before others, He acknowledges us before God, but denying Him through silence or inauthentic living leads to Him denying us.
Discussion Questions
Overcoming Fear in Evangelization
Q: What does Jesus teach about fear when sharing the gospel?
A: Jesus commands in Matthew 10:26-33 to fear no one when proclaiming the gospel because nothing hidden will remain concealed, and instead to fear God who can destroy both soul and body in hell rather than those who can only harm the body.
Q: How did an evangelist overcome a threatening gang situation?
A: When surrounded by threatening street gangs, an evangelist proclaimed "Every piece will cry out, I love you," demonstrating that the power of love conquers fear, which resulted in the gang leader's repentance and entry into ministry.
Biblical Promises and Consequences
Q: What promise does Jesus make about acknowledging Him before others?
A: Matthew 10:32 promises that acknowledging Jesus before others brings His acknowledgment before the Father, while Matthew 10:33 warns that denying Him through silence or inauthentic living leads to His denial of us.
Q: What assurance does Jeremiah give about persecution?
A: Jeremiah 20:10-13 demonstrates that persecutors will not prevail over those who proclaim the truth of the Lord, even when facing persecution for sharing the gospel.
Practical Approach to Evangelization
Q: How does developing a relationship with Jesus help in evangelization?
A: Building a relationship with Jesus Christ overcomes fear of sharing the gospel because the excitement of revealing truth provides motivation that sustains even after many years of evangelization experience.
Q: What does Jesus say about our value and evangelization opportunities?
A: Matthew 10:31 affirms we are of more value than many sparrows, and Jesus promises to provide opportunities to tell others about Him as we walk in love and share the good news.
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Timestamped Summary
Through faith and trust in Jesus Christ, we can overcome fear and challenges, and experience love, power, and safety, rather than succumbing to a state of suffering and isolation.
- 00:00 Jesus teaches that faith and trust in Him enable us to overcome fear, as He promises to be with us in suffering, and gives us the authority to face challenges with confidence.
- 01:02 In the name of faith, one may feel inadequate to accomplish certain tasks.
- 01:07 Forgiveness is granted through the power of Jesus Christ, setting the offender free from resentment.
- 01:19 With God's strength, presence, and ability, we have no reason to fear, and instead face the reality of gehenna.
- 01:29 Hell is a state of being without a relationship with God, much like the perpetual burning garbage dump of the Valley of Hinnam, a place of great suffering and desolation.
- 01:53 Being with God in Christ brings love, ability, power, and safety, while being alone feels like an endless, burning isolation.
- 02:05 Saint Thomas Aquinas encourages us to reflect on our relationship with God, shifting from a servile fear of punishment to a filial fear rooted in love and trust, like a child's relationship with a parent.
Discussion Questions
Understanding Fear and Faith
Q: What is the difference between servile fear and filial fear of God? A: Servile fear resembles a servant fearing punishment from their master and represents the most imperfect kind of fear, while filial fear mirrors a child's love and trust in a parent, recognizing that God's corrections are always for our betterment and represents the most perfect kind of fear.
Q: What should we fear according to Jesus' teaching? A: Jesus instructs not to be afraid of those who can kill the body but not the soul; instead, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in gehenna, the place of eternal separation from God.
Q: What is the relationship between fear and faith? A: Fear is the antithesis of faith; faith and trust in the Lord eliminates the need to be afraid of anyone or anything else, as Jesus promises to be with us in our suffering and difficulties.
Historical Context of Gehenna
Q: What was Gehenna and why did Jesus use it as an illustration? A: Gehenna, located outside Jerusalem, was historically a place of child sacrifice and later became a garbage dump with constantly burning fire, which Jesus used to illustrate the concept of eternal separation from God in hell.
Practical Application
Q: How can we forgive those who have hurt us? A: In the name of Jesus Christ, we have the ability and strength to forgive and set free those who have hurt us, even if we still feel resentment.
Q: What is the invitation for examining our relationship with God? A: We are invited to examine our relationship with God and trust Him intimately with everything, knowing that He is a loving parent who may correct us, but always for our good.
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Timestamped Summary
Christians are to live under the dominion of grace, which brings eternal life, rather than the dominion of sin and death, and must trust in God's sovereignty and care, even in the midst of suffering and uncertainty.
- 00:00 Saint Paul contrasts the dominion of sin and death with the dominion of grace, highlighting that the law did not end sin, but Jesus Christ brought redemption through grace.
- 00:55 The Christian life is not about being lawless or free to do whatever one wants, but rather about serving eternal life instead of death through the dominion of grace.
- 01:32 Jeremiah laments that God deceived him, using aggressive language to express his feelings of being duped, seduced, and violated.
- 02:08 Jeremiah, despite being angry with God for putting him in a difficult situation, ultimately trusts that God will protect him from his enemies and vindicate him.
- 03:37 Jeremiah cries out to God for vengeance and restoration, yet even after praising God for past rescues, he remains distraught and curses his own life, still suffering and unhappy.
- 04:58 Praying and praising God does not guarantee immediate satisfaction or resolution, as seen in the experiences of prophets and Jesus, who faced misery and delayed vindication.
- 06:02 Fear God, who has control over soul and body, not those who can only harm the body, and recognize God's care and dominion over all, including the smallest details of life.
- 07:30 We must examine what dominates our lives and determine if it's leading us to death or eternal life, and consider if it's under the Dominion of Grace or sin and death.
Discussion Questions
The Nature of Prayer and Suffering
Q: Why doesn't prayer guarantee immediate satisfaction or resolution? A: Jeremiah's lament demonstrates that even when proclaiming God's message, one can remain miserable and distraught—his lament ends with him feeling awful despite his praise, showing prayer doesn't bring instant relief.
Q: What does Jeremiah's experience reveal about serving God? A: Serving God can be painful and entail suffering, yet God ultimately hears prayers and vindicates us, just not right away—this is the reality of walking the path to eternal life and joy.
Dominion and Freedom
Q: How does Paul contrast sin with grace in Romans? A: Paul contrasts the Dominion of sin and death with the Dominion of Grace through Jesus, showing that while the law didn't end sin and death, grace leads to eternal life, not a lawless world.
Fear and Service
Q: What does Jesus mean by fearing God over those who can kill? A: Jesus teaches to fear God who has power over both soul and body, emphasizing serving the one who cares for us rather than slavishly obeying those who can only kill the body, aligning with Paul's Dominion of Grace message.
Justice and Mercy
Q: What tension does Jeremiah reveal about oppression? A: Jeremiah's dramatic lament reveals the tension between crying out for vengeance against oppressors and seeking mercy, showing the oppressed beg God to set things right—a theme echoed in the New Testament.
Perseverance in Hardship
Q: What does God's instruction to Jeremiah suggest about continuing life in difficulty? A: God tells Jeremiah to settle down, have children, and stay despite his misery, suggesting life can continue ahead even in difficult times, echoing Jesus' promise of acknowledging us before the Father.
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Timestamped Summary
God values our freedom to choose a relationship with Him and will not force us to love Him if we do not want to.
- 00:00 God respects our freedom to choose a relationship with Him, and just as a breakup can happen when one person decides it's over, God won't force us to love Him if we don't want to.
Discussion Questions
Freedom and Love in Relationships
Q: Why can one person end a relationship without mutual agreement?
A: Relationships require love and commitment from both people, but one person alone can break up the relationship, often painfully, because each person remains free to decide which relationships to commit to or leave, and forced commitment isn't genuine love.
Divine Relationship Dynamics
Q: How does God's approach to relationship mirror human breakup dynamics?
A: God respects and desires us enough to give us freedom to enter a relationship of love, mutuality, and everlasting joy with Him, but if we reject that relationship, He won't force it or hold us hostage because coerced love contradicts the nature of authentic relationship.
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Timestamped Summary
- 00:00 You are worth more than many sparrows because all your hairs are counted.
- 00:29 God's value on human life stems from a unique relationship with Him, setting humans apart from other living beings and forming the basis of the sanctity of human life.
- 01:08 Being pro-life means acknowledging Jesus' care for the smallest human lives, including unborn children, and bearing witness to God's concern for preserving such life.
Discussion Questions
Theological Foundation for Human Dignity
Q: What distinguishes human life from other living beings according to the Gospel reading?
A: Humans possess a "capacity for God" that marks the sanctity of human life - a particular relationship enabling them to know, praise, and receive a share in divine nature, ultimately seeing God face to face, which lower forms of life cannot achieve.
Hidden Threats to Early Life
Q: What forms of abortion occur "in secret" that contradict God's knowledge of every life?
A: Chemical abortions sometimes masquerading as birth control and human embryo destruction in laboratories under the name of "research" constitute grave sins, since the Gospel states not even a sparrow falls without the Father's knowledge.
Christian Witness Obligation
Q: How does acknowledging Jesus relate to defending unborn life?
A: Bearing witness to Jesus before others requires testifying to the care He and the Father give to the smallest human lives and God's concern to preserve such life, as emphasized in the 12th Sunday of Year A readings (Jer 20:10-13, Rom 5:12-15, Mt 10:26-33).
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Timestamped Summary
Jesus calls us to trust in Him and assures us that we are not alone, providing guidance and strength through the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, particularly through the Holy Eucharist.
- 00:00 Jesus calls the apostles to trust Him and put aside fear, promising they're not alone in this journey, with the Blessed Mother serving as a great example of faith and trust.
- 01:15 The Lord guides and strengthens us through the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, enabling us to trust and move forward in our faith, especially through the Holy Eucharist.
- 01:50 Our Lord is with us at all times in the Eucharist.
- 01:53 Our Lord is always personally with us, strengthening and guiding us to move forward in his mission, and asking for our trust and response to enter into a deeper relationship with him.
Discussion Questions
Overcoming Fear Through Trust
Q: How does Christ address the apostles' fear? A: Christ warns the apostles three times not to be afraid, knowing they will face situations causing fear and hesitation, and calls them to put fear aside and trust Him for a deeper relationship.
Real Presence and Mission
Q: How does Christ remain present to support His disciples? A: Through the Holy Eucharist, Christ is really, truly, and substantially present with His body, blood, soul, and divinity at all times, strengthening disciples and giving grace to accomplish His mission of making disciples.
Divine Union
Q: What does Christ promise when disciples trust without fear? A: When apostles trust Him and move without fear, they will not be alone but enter into deeper relationship and union with Him and the Most Blessed Trinity for all time.
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Timestamped Summary
Christians should boldly proclaim their faith and prioritize their spiritual lives over worldly concerns, even in the face of potential persecution.
- 00:00 Christians should not fear persecution, but instead proclaim their faith openly, as Heaven is their ultimate goal, and the soul's salvation is more important than physical life.
- 00:51 Putting away life's distractionsnd praying for a close relationship with God is a good challenge for the week.
Discussion Questions
Fear and Eternal Priorities
Q: What should Christians fear more than physical persecution?
A: Christians should fear those who can destroy both soul and body in hell rather than those who can only kill the body but not the soul, making Heaven the main goal while treating material things as distractions.
Proclamation Mandate
Q: How should Christians share what they receive from Jesus?
A: Jesus instructs to proclaim from the rooftops what is heard whispered, transforming private revelation into public declaration despite persecution.
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Liturgy Notes
12th Sunday of Year A
Father's Day Blessing (U.S.) - Bishop Parkes
12th Sunday of Year A
Planning Notes
Planners might take some time to read this passage from St. Paul and discuss what it means in their lives. Then consider how you can help the parish to grow beyond fear and guilt to a deep awareness of God’s grace in their lives. Gratitude for these gifts of God should be the motivation for our lives. It is also the basis for our worship, especially the Eucharist. If we really feel grateful to God, then worship becomes a joy rather than an obligation. If we are really grateful for all we have received, then we naturally open our hearts to share God’s gifts with those in need.
One way, then, to discern where your assembly falls on this spectrum is to ask yourselves how joyful and exuberant your worship is and how clearly that worship leads to service to others. Both of these things are crucial for evangelizing others. When people see Christians sharing God’s love in service, they are attracted to Christ. When they come to worship and find a vital community, they are attracted to the church.
If our church assemblies are shrinking, we need to ask ourselves why people do not see God’s love and presence through us. There can be many external reasons, of course. People are distracted by many things and shaped by a consumer culture that is ultimately self-centered.
Full Series: Cycle A Resources
Father's Day Blessing
2021 Year of St. Joseph -
Bishop Gregory Parkes (Diocese of Saint Petersburg)
OCP MUSIC
12th Sunday of Year A
Entrance
Come to the Lord (Steve Angrisano
and Tom Tomaszek)
Spirit & Song #244; Never Too Young #66
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Children, do not fear.” The comforting verses of this contemporary favorite echo Jesus’ message in today’s Gospel. It is also an appropriate song for the celebration of Father’s Day in the United States.
THE COMMONS / LITURGY BLOG
Response & Acclaim
Response & Acclaim
Lord, in Your Great Love, Answer Me
(Ben Walther)
Spirit & Psalm 2026: p. 230
Ben Walther’s verbatim setting of Psalm 69 sings with a quiet confidence in God’s love.
2026 PLAYLIST (152 VIDEOS)
AAlleluia: Mass of Endless Mercy (Steve Angrisano)
Spirit & Psalm 2026: p. 232
The acclamation verse prepares us to listen attentively to the Gospel.
2026 PLAYLIST (152 VIDEOS)
Presentation & Preparation
Presentation and Preparation
In Every Age (Janèt Sullivan Whitaker)
Spirit & Song #317; Never Too Young #134; Breaking Bread #528
Janèt’s beloved setting of Psalm 90 has offered comfort and hope to people of all generations.
THE COMMONS / LITURGY BLOG
Communion
Communion
Be Not Afraid (Bob Dufford, SJ)
Spirit & Song #271; Never Too Young #213; Breaking Bread #439
Bob Dufford’s inspired classic has become an essential part of the sacred music repertoire for many denominations. The refrain resonates with today’s readings.
THE COMMONS / LITURGY BLOG
Sending Forth
Sending Forth
Your Grace Is Enough (Matt Maher)
Spirit & Song #374; Never Too Young #112; Breaking Bread #590
This energetic favorite by Matt Maher sends us into the world to serve the Lord with confidence. His grace truly is enough!
THE COMMONS / OCP.ORG
Liturgy Blog is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo as he breaks open the Scripture and suggests tracks from the Spirit & Song contemporary repertoire.
Top Two Online Resources for Lectors
Infographic content based in part on the following Lector Notes from Greg Warnusz.
Greg Warnusz - Jeremiah 20:10-13
Our Liturgical Setting: Our gospel readings this year take us chapter by chapter through Matthew. This first reading is chosen to prepare us for today's gospel, Matthew 10:26-33.
The Historical Situation: Jeremiah lived from about 650 B.C. to perhaps 580 B.C. Most of his work was in Judah's capital Jerusalem. He tried to keep the people and several kings faithful to God amidst an atmosphere of political intrigue and backstabbing like that which prevails in this writer's own capital today. Thus he had enemies and faithless friends, of whom we hear in this passage.
Proclaiming It: The reading is challenging for the lector because it contains three voices and three addressees. There is the overall narrator, there is Jeremiah himself, and there are his enemies. The narrator tells us "Jeremiah said," Jeremiah tells us "I hear my enemies saying ...," and the enemies say to one another, "Let us denounce him." Some of what Jeremiah says seems to be spoken to himself or to the narrator. But then there are the sentences Jeremiah speaks directly to God.
You can help the assembly understand this by the way you intone it or the way you phrase it. The more challenging path is to try to speak (intone, if you will) each different speaker's lines in a different register of your voice. If that seems daunting, try pausing before each change of speaker. It would be OK to make light pencil marks in the book you'll be reading from, if that will help you remember where to pause or change your tone. In any case, read the passage to yourself several times, noting where the changes come.
Lector with Lisa
Lisa Bellecci (pronounced bell-LAY-chee) St. Romain shares insightful ideas while teaching about the Sunday scripture readings each week. Her primary spiritual goal is to listen to God with greater grace and faithfully follow His word. In her daily profession, she serves as a Christian clinical social worker in private practice, dedicated to bringing deep healing through psychotherapy to individuals coping with civilian trauma.
Infographic content based in part on the following Lector Notes from Greg Warnusz.
Greg Warnusz - Romans 5:12-15
The Theological Background: The "one man" through whom sin entered the world is, of course, Adam. Paul is describing Jesus as a new Adam, founder of a new humanity. Where the first Adam brought sin and death into the world, the second Adam brings grace and life.
Remember that much of Romans is about whether Christians need to keep the Law of Moses. The Law was a good thing (so we capitalize it) in that it helped Israel distinguish itself from pagan neighbors. The Law detailed a way of life fitting for God's chosen people. But the individual's inability to keep the Law led Paul to see it as a source of judgment, condemnation, even despair.
Proclaiming It: The passage speaks directly of the contrast between death (from Adam) and life (from Jesus), and you should try to bring out that contrast with your voice while proclaiming it. There is also a hint of what Paul expounds elsewhere in Romans (and Galatians as well as other letters), the contrast between the Law that condemns and the faith that liberates.
Extra! Each Sunday passage from Romans in context: Click here to see a table summarizing the readings from Romans from the 9th to the 24th Sundays of Ordinary Time, this year.
Lector with Lisa
Lisa Bellecci (pronounced bell-LAY-chee) St. Romain shares insightful ideas while teaching about the Sunday scripture readings each week. Her primary spiritual goal is to listen to God with greater grace and faithfully follow His word. In her daily profession, she serves as a Christian clinical social worker in private practice, dedicated to bringing deep healing through psychotherapy to individuals coping with civilian trauma.
Catholic Lectionary Readings
UNITED STATES (USCCB) — Monthly Calendar / Sunday’s Readings