Sunday between 26 June and 2 July
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
First Reading - Jeremiah 28.1-9,14a
A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah. The prophet Hanan-iah announced, in the temple, that within two years, the heavy burden imposed by the king of Babylon would be removed; and the exiles, and the treasures of the temple, would return from Babylon to Jerusalem. Jeremiah said, ‘May the Lord indeed fulfil the words that you have spoken, and bring back to this place the treasures of the temple, and all the exiles. But listen now to these words that I speak to you, and to all the people. From ancient times, the prophets have spoken to many great kingdoms and nations, of famine, disease, and war. But when a prophet brings words of comfort, and peace, only when the words of that prophet come true will it be known that the Lord has truly sent a prophet. For this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, truly says: Beware, for this nation will continue to be in chains, serving the King of Babylon, who will rule with a rod of iron.’ This is the word of the Lord.Second Reading - Romans 6.13-16,23
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans. Now that God has brought you from death to life, you are no longer under the law, but under grace. And sin can no longer rule over you. This does not mean that you are free to sin, for you become like a servant to the one you obey.If you obey sin, you will die.
But if you serve God,
you will live - and live in righteousness.
So do not present yourself to sin,
to be used for wickedness,
but present yourself to God,
to be used for righteousness,
For the wage paid by sin
is death,
but the free gift of God
is eternal life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This is the word of the Lord.