Sunday, October 23, 2016:  (THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)  Readings for today:  Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18  /  2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18  /  Luke 18:9-14:   

Readings from:  http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102316.cfm   (Pics from elsewhere on the internet)

Reading 1 - A reading from the book of Sirach (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18):

The LORD is a God of justice,
who knows no favorites.
Though not unduly partial toward the weak,
yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.
The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan,
nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.
The one who serves God willingly is heard;
his petition reaches the heavens.
The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;
it does not rest till it reaches its goal,
nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds,
judges justly and affirms the right,
and the Lord will not delay.

 

 

Responsorial Psalm - (Psalm 35: "The Lord hears the cry of the poor"):

Video From:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMs8Zqgywk

Lyrics From:  http://www.christian-songlyrics.net/2015/01/the-lord-hears-cry-of-poor-psalm-34.html

 

Re: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times,
with praise ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the Lord,
who will hear the cry of the poor.

Re: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord.

Let the lowly hear and be glad:
the Lord listens to their pleas;
and to hearts broken, God is near,
who will hear the cry of the poor.

Re: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord.

Ev’ry spirit crushed, God will save;
will be ransom for their lives;
will be safe shelter for their fears,
and will hear the cry of the poor.

Re: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord.

We proclaim your greatness, O God,
your praise ever in our mouth;
ev’ry face brightened in your light,
for you hear the cry of the poor

Re: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord.

 


 

Reading 2 - A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18):

Beloved:

I am already being poured out like a libation,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.

At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me.
May it not be held against them!
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,
so that through me the proclamation might be completed
and all the Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

Alleluia:  (2 Corinthians 5:19)

From:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncSsby7HAc0d8

 

R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,
and entrusting to us the message of salvation.

R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

 

 

Gospel - A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke (Luke 18:9-14):

Jesus addressed this parable
to those who were convinced of their own righteousness
and despised everyone else.
“Two people went up to the temple area to pray;
one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.’
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;
for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

 

Homily

From:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loBurhpR840

 

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