On the Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C, the Gospel recounts the raising of the widow of Nain's son—a miracle found only in Luke. In The Mass Readings Explained, Dr. Brant Pitre walks through this Sunday's readings and shows how Jesus, greater than the prophets, holds power over death itself.
In Luke 7:11–17, moved with pity for a grieving widow, Jesus touches the bier and says, “Young man, I tell you, arise,” and the crowd concludes that a great prophet has arisen. The first reading recalls Elijah raising the son of the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17), Psalm 30 gives thanks to God who lifts up from the depths, and in Galatians 1 St. Paul recounts his own calling.
GOSPEL, FIRST READING & PSALM TRANSCRIPT (Subscribe or Login for Full Transcript):
The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C continues the Church's journey through the Gospel of Luke, and it brings us to one of the miracles in the Gospel of Luke that is unique to Luke. It's only found in this gospel. That's the story of Jesus healing the widow of Nain's son—or should I say raising the widow of Nain's son. This is what the gospel says...
SECOND READING TRANSCRIPT (SubscribeorLoginfor Full Transcript):
The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C continues the Church's exploration of Paul's letter to the Galatians. Here, it picks up in chapter 1, verses 11 to 19, giving an account of Paul's, what we might call, his apocalyptic gospel. Let's see what it says...
GOSPEL, FIRST READING & PSALM TRANSCRIPT (Subscribe or Login for Full Transcript):
The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C continues the Church's journey through the Gospel of Luke, and it brings us to one of the miracles in the Gospel of Luke that is unique to Luke. It's only found in this gospel. That's the story of Jesus healing the widow of Nain's son—or should I say raising the widow of Nain's son. This is what the gospel says...
SECOND READING TRANSCRIPT (SubscribeorLoginfor Full Transcript):
The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C continues the Church's exploration of Paul's letter to the Galatians. Here, it picks up in chapter 1, verses 11 to 19, giving an account of Paul's, what we might call, his apocalyptic gospel. Let's see what it says...
The Readings for the Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:17–24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 30:2, 4–6, 11–13
Second Reading: Galatians 1:11–19
Gospel: Luke 7:11–17
Key passages & sources examined: The raising at Nain unique to Luke; the parallel with Elijah and the widow of Zarephath; “a great prophet has arisen”; Jesus' compassion and authority over death; Paul's account of his calling.
What are the Mass readings for the Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C? 1 Kings 17:17–24; Psalm 30:2, 4–6, 11–13; Galatians 1:11–19; and the Gospel, Luke 7:11–17.
What happens at Nain in Luke 7? Jesus raises a widow's only son from death, moved with compassion for her, and the crowd proclaims that a great prophet has arisen.
How does the first reading connect? Elijah likewise raised a widow's son (1 Kings 17), a sign that foreshadows Jesus' still greater power over death.
Where is this miracle found in the Gospels? The raising of the widow of Nain's son is unique to the Gospel of Luke.
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Approximately two years ago, I began subscribing to "Mass Readings Explained". At the time I was the leader of a small group of Catholics in my parish who wanted to start a Faith and Fellowship group. We decided to concentrate in our meeting on the upcoming readings for Sunday's Catholic Mass. My Group loves Dr. Pitre because he brings so much to his presentation of the Sunday Mass readings. We are trying to convince the entire parish to follow Dr. Pitre's weekly review of Sunday's readings. I find that I listen to Dr. Pitre's presentation two or three times before our meeting and it helps me know when to stop and start the presentation so that we can engage in discussion about what we have just learned. Without hesitation, everyone in our small group of 8 would heartily endorse Dr. Pitre's work.
The first CD skimmed and skipped and I was not able to listen to it. I have returned it to you by mail so that you can test it and hear for yourselves the poor quality of the CD.
Hi Paul, we're sorry to hear about the issue with your CD. Please email me (Michael@CatholicProductions.com) a good address and I will send you a replacement.
I'm amazed by these lectures, I learn so many things and I hear so many things Ive never heard before. Love how dr Brant Pitre answers complicated questions at the end of the lectures.
