feasting on the word
"If you meditate on the Scriptures it will appear to you in its brilliant splendor." ― St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 25:6-10A | Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 | Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 | Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10  Through the concerted efforts of Isaiah, Paul and Matthew, we are all invited on this Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time to look forward to the glorious wedding feast where we, the Bride of Christ, His Church — will meet our Groom, Jesus.
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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 5:1-7 | Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 | Philippians 4:6-9 | Matthew 21:33-43  On this Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, you and I are confronted with some important questions: How are we carrying out the responsibilities God has entrusted to each of us? Are we bearing the fruits of loving and serving God and one another—the fruits He expects from us? Or are we simply a bunch of useless, sour grapes?
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Ezekiel 18:25-28 | Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 | Philippians 2:1-11 OR 2:1-5 | Matthew 21:28-32  This Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that authentic faith is not measured by what we say, how we appear, or what we have done in the past, but by how we live today. God invites us to let go of the past, turn back to Him when we fail, and show our faith through humble obedience and concrete action.
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)  On this Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the prophet Isaiah reminds us that God is always ready to show us His grace. St. Paul encourages us to make Christ the center of our lives, while our Lord, in today’s Gospel from Matthew, continually invites us to labor in His vineyard and take part in His work.
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sirach 27:30—28:7 | Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 | Romans 14:7-9 | Matthew 18:21-35  Today’s readings for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time raise a question, “Do we forgive first, so that God has to forgive us?” or “Does God forgive us first in order to empower us to forgive others?” Whatever the answer, it’s all about love.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Ezekiel 33:7-9 | Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 | Romans 13:8-10 | Matthew 18:15-20  A blessed Sunday to one and all! This is that special time when you honestly don’t know what to ask from the Lord anymore. Lord, please remove the haze! But then again, if we pray for rain to wash out the air pollutants the whole country might turn into one giant swimming pool. At this point, Lord, we surrender. Ikaw na po ang bahala. We trust Your weather department. The Scriptures for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us that we have a responsibility to speak up when we see sin and evil, to look after the good and well-being of others, and to help those who have gone astray find their way back and be reconciled with the Church.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Jeremiah 20:7-9 | Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 | Romans 12:1-2 | Matthew 16:21-27  Today is the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, and our readings remind us about the value of suffering in Christian life, choosing Jesus every day, and embracing the crosses we are called to carry.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 22:19-23 | Psalm 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 | Romans 11: 33-36 | Matthew 16: 13-20  On this Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Isaiah reminds us that those who remain faithful will receive their reward from God. St. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, reminds us that all our theologizing should ultimately lead us to worship and praise God. And finally, the Gospel reminds us that we are continually being transformed by Jesus’ love, forgiveness, and patience.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 56: 1, 6-7 | Psalm 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8 | Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32 | Matthew 15: 21-28  I hope everyone has finally managed to dry their homes, clothes, and everything else after what felt like two weeks of nonstop rain! At this point, I was already wondering if we should start building an ark! Our readings for this Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us that the gift of life and salvation is offered to everyone, especially to those who are willing to go beyond boundaries and dividing lines and demonstrate great faith in Jesus.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-13A | Psalm 85: 9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 | Romans 9: 1-5 | Matthew 14:22-33  On this Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, let us learn to be still and listen for the heartbeat of God within us; lovingly help others discover what is true and good; and, above all, place our complete trust in God, whatever storms or challenges may come our way.
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