When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some miraculous sign.

The angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one, the Lord is with you!”

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!”

and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

The whole crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out from him and healing them all.

Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

Other seed fell on rock, and when it came up, it withered because it had no moisture.

When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran off and spread the news in the town and countryside.

Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed.

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I know that power has gone out from me.”

Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

As he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Do not carry a money bag, a traveler’s bag, or sandals, and greet no one on the road.

But whenever you enter a town and the people do not welcome you, go into its streets and say,

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”

For from now on there will be five in one household divided, three against two and two against three.