14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

July 5, 2020

Readings:

First Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-10

Psalm 145 “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”

Second Reading: Romans 8: 9, 11-13

Gospel reading according to Matthew 11: 25-30

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Homily:

“At that time Jesus exclaimed: ‵I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones′.” (Matthew 11: 25).

“‵Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will′.” (Matthew 11: 26).

“‵All things have been handed over to me by my Father.  No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him′.” (Matthew 11: 27).

“‵Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest′.” (Matthew 11: 28).

“‵Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves′.” (Matthew 11: 29).

“‵For my yoke is easy, and m burden light′.” (Matthew 11: 30).