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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Modern
Lectionary: 145, Matthew 22: 15-21 You would think that the Pharisees and their allies would have figured out by this point that they are not
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 22: 1-14 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel, Jesus offers us another parable about the kingdom of heaven. This does not mean a kingdom located
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Modern
Isaiah 25:6 – 10, Gospel Matthew 22: 1 – 14 A friend of mine did his doctoral dissertation on food in the Bible. He pointed out
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Modern
Matthew 21:33-43 This is the third week in a row when the Church presents to us readings about vineyards, and next Sunday we will again
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 21:33-43 Gospel Summary The parable of the wicked tenants also appears with some variations in Mk 12: 1-12 and Lk 20: 9-18. In Matthew’s
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The popular Sunday homily column from the Saint Vincent Archabbey website is now presenting in print the scholarship and wisdom of Father Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B.,
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time , Cycle A, Modern
Matthew 21: 28 – 32 “Actions speak louder than words.” This old saying is one that most of us have experienced some time or other.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 21: 28-32 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel, Matthew shows his concern for the crisis that was caused by the message of Jesus and the
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Modern
Matthew 20: 1-16a Envy is a major problem in today’s society, and it shows no signs of abatement. We are accustomed to a very high
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 20:1-16a Gospel Summary At dawn and throughout the day, the owner of a vineyard hires workers. They reach an agreement about wages; and the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Cycle A, Modern
John 3: 13 – 17 “Exaltation,” “Holy,” and “Cross” are three words that don’t seem to fit together, but that is exactly what the Church
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 18:21-35 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel selection is taken from a section of Matthew’s gospel that is concerned with the dynamics of a truly Christian
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Modern
Matthew 18: 15-20 Uncompromising words about sin drawn from both the Old and New Testaments weave together the readings for mass this Sunday. While all
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 18:15-20 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel passage is taken from the fourth section (13:54-18:35) of Matthew’s gospel in which he explains the relation of Christ
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 16: 21-27 Gospel Summary At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus had questioned the disciples about his identity and Peter responded confidently, “You are the Messiah, the
Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A — Modern
Matthew 16 : 21 – 27 Last week we heard a passage immediately before this Gospel in which Peter responded to the question of Jesus,
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 16:13-20 Gospel Summary This Sunday’s passage is part of the fourth section (13:54-18:35) of Matthew’s gospel in which he explains the meaning of Jesus
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A — Modern
Matthew 16: 13-20 The reading from the prophet Isaiah that we hear at mass today: “I will place the key of the House of David
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time , Cycle A — Modern
Matthew 15 : 21 – 28 This Gospel account involving the Canaanite woman is similar to the story earlier in Matthew of the Centurion. In
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, Classic
Matthew 15:21-28 Gospel Summary While Jesus is in the Gentile region of Tyre and Siden, a Canaanite woman approaches and cries out, “Have pity on