Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

 In this week's gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself.  As God first welcomes us through the waters of baptism and at the table, we too are invited into God's work of being a merciful welcome to all we encounter. Accompanying Scripture: Romans 6:12-23 ; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Matthew 10:40-42