Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Elisha’s promise to a benefactor and Jesus’ first mention of the cross in the Gospel of Matthew.
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Reading 1 - 2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a
Psalm 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19
Reading 2 - Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11
Gospel - Matthew 10: 37-42
