"Need a Slimmer Spiritual Recharger?" — 13th Sun. in Ordinary Time, June 28, 2026

What things in our life need to "die" so we can gain life as a child of God? Today's Gospel reading contains challenging words from Jesus. While Baptism brought us new life, growing into our best relationship with Jesus is a lifelong process. Let us pray to learn which areas of our life are preventing us from growing closer to God so we can lose them. Catholic Mass readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 28, 2026 First Reading: Second Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Second Reading: Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 Alleluia: First Peter 2: 9 Gospel: Matthew 10: 37-42