This week’s Gospel message is for Sunday, October 1st from Matthew 21:28-32.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go. Which of the two did his father’s will?” They answered, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.”
Reflection
“Jesus invited everyone to repent and hear the good news that he was sent to bring. May we aspire to mirror that same attitude in how we treat others.” SOURCE: Pastoral Patterns, Autumn 2023
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Zechariah 8:1-8; Matthew 18:1-5, 10
The Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial) – The word ‘angel’ (Greek, messenger) describes the intermediaries between God and humanity. They assist in our struggle against evil, announce God’s messages, and serve as guardians.
Tuesday Zechariah 8:20-23; Luke 9:51-56
Wednesday Nehemiah 2:1-8; Luke 9:57-62
Saint Francis of Assisi (Memorial) – Francis inspired thousands to lead lives of poverty, simplicity, and humble service, delighting in creation and consumed with love for Christ.
Thursday Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Luke 10:1-12
Friday Baruch 1:15-22; Luke 10:13-16
Saturday Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29; Luke 10:17-24
Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial) – Today’s memorial was begun in the late fifteenth century by some confraternities of the Rosary. In 1571, it was solemnized by Pope Pius V, and in 1716, Pope Clement XI extended it to the universal Church. SOURCE: Living with Christ, October 2023