Liturgical Introductions and Conclusions for Scripture Readings in the Catholic Tradition
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel
Matthew 22: 15-21 Lectionary: 145 The Pharisees went offand plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying,"Teacher, we know that you are a truthful manand that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion,for you …
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd Reading
Thessalonians 1: 1-5b Lectionary: 145 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessaloniansin God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for all of you,remembering you in our prayers,unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of loveand endurance in hope …
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6 Lectionary: 145 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus,whose right hand I grasp,subduing nations before him,and making kings run in his service,opening doors before himand leaving the gates unbarred:For the sake of Jacob, my servant,of Israel, my chosen one,I have called you by your name,giving you a title, though you …
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Optional) – Gospel
Memorial of Saint John Paul II John 21: 15-17 Lectionary: 663A After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples andeaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter,"Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?"Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." …
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Optional)- 1st Reading
Memorial of Saint John Paul II Isaiah 52: 7-10 Lectionary: 663A How beautiful upon the mountainsare the feet of him who brings glad tidings,Announcing peace, bearing good news,announcing salvation, and saying to Zion,"Your God is King!" Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry,together they shout for joy,For they see directly, before their eyes,the LORD restoring Zion. …
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel
Matthew 22: 1-14 Lectionary: 142 Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the peoplein parables, saying,"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a kingwho gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servantsto summon the invited guests to the feast,but they refused to come. A second time …
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd Reading
Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20 Lectionary: 142 Brothers and sisters:I know how to live in humble circumstances;I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all thingsI have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry,of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things …
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Isaiah 25: 6-10a Lectionary: 142 On this mountain the LORD of hostswill provide for all peoplesa feast of rich food and choice wines,juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroythe veil that veils all peoples,the web that is woven over all nations;he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will …
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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel
Matthew 21: 33-43 Lectionary: 139 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people:"Hear another parable.There was a landowner who planted a vineyard,put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower.Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near,he …
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