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Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

Lectionary

  • Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

    Lectionary: 480

    Reading I

    Brothers and sisters:
    I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing
    compared with the glory to be revealed for us.
    For creation awaits with eager expectation
    the revelation of the children of God;
    for creation was made subject to futility,
    not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it,
    in hope that creation itself
    would be set free from slavery to corruption
    and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.
    We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now;
    and not only that, but we ourselves,
    who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,
    we also groan within ourselves
    as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
    For in hope we were saved.
    Now hope that sees for itself is not hope.  
    For who hopes for what one sees?
    But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.

    Responsorial Psalm

    R.    (3a) The Lord has done marvels for us.
    When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
        we were like men dreaming.
    Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
        and our tongue with rejoicing.
    R.    The Lord has done marvels for us.
    Then they said among the nations,
        “The LORD has done great things for them.”
    The LORD has done great things for us;
        we are glad indeed.
    R.    The Lord has done marvels for us.
    Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
        like the torrents in the southern desert.
    Those that sow in tears
        shall reap rejoicing.
    R.    The Lord has done marvels for us.
    Although they go forth weeping,
        carrying the seed to be sown,
    They shall come back rejoicing,
        carrying their sheaves.
    R.    The Lord has done marvels for us.

    Alleluia

    R. Alleluia, alleluia.
    Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
    you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
    R. Alleluia, alleluia.

    Gospel

    Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like?
    To what can I compare it?
    It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.
    When it was fully grown, it became a large bush
    and the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.”

    Again he said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?
    It is like yeast that a woman took
    and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour
    until the whole batch of dough was leavened.”
     

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