Saint of the day · August 30
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
22ème dimanche du Temps Ordinaire (semaine II du Psautier)
Liturgical colour : Green
The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to reflect on the ordinary yet profound journey of Christian discipleship. During Ordinary Time, the Church focuses on the teachings and actions of Jesus and their implications for daily living. The Sunday readings typically call the faithful to examine their lives in light of Christ's example, especially embracing humility, generosity, and a steadfast faith that moves beyond mere external observance. This Sunday, Catholics gather around the Eucharist to deepen their relationship with God and the community, drawing strength for the Christian life amid ordinary circumstances.
The Ordinary Time green vestments symbolize hope and growth, reminding us that the Christian journey is ongoing and shaped by regular encounters with God, both in liturgy and in everyday actions. The rhythm of the liturgical year lets the faithful explore the mysteries of Christ not just in the extraordinary seasons, but within the patterns of everyday life. Through scriptural readings, prayer, and catechesis, the Church nurtures an encounter with Christ that sustains believers throughout the week and helps them respond more deeply to His call in the world. The 22nd Sunday specifically encourages receptivity to God’s will and the transformation of hearts and minds.
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“The word of the Lord brings me insult” — Jr 20, 7-9
Lord, you seduced me, and I let myself be seduced;
you seized me, and you prevailed.
All day long I am exposed to mockery,
everyone makes fun of me.
Each time I have to speak your word,
I must cry out, I must proclaim:
“Violence and destruction!”
All day long, the word of the Lord
brings me insult and ridicule.
I said to myself: “I will not think about him anymore,
I will no longer speak in his name.”
But it was like a burning fire in my heart,
it was imprisoned in my bones.
I grew weary trying to contain it,
without succeeding.
– The word of the Lord.
Ps 62 (63), 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
God, you are my God,
I seek you at dawn:
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh longs for you,
in a dry, parched land, without water.
I have beheld you in the sanctuary,
I have seen your strength and your glory.
Your love is better than life itself:
you will be the praise on my lips!
All my life I will bless you,
lifting my hands in your name.
As with a festive banquet I shall be satisfied;
joy on my lips, I will sing your praise.
Yes, you have come to my aid:
I shout for joy in the shadow of your wings.
My soul clings to you,
your right hand supports me.
“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice” — Rm 12, 1-2
I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercy of God,
to present your bodies – your whole selves –
as a living, holy sacrifice, pleasing to God:
this is the true way for you to offer him worship.
Do not model yourselves after this present world,
but be transformed by renewing your way of thinking
to discern what is the will of God:
what is good, what is pleasing to him,
what is perfect.
– The word of the Lord.
“If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself” — Mt 16, 21-27
At that time,
Jesus began to show his disciples
that he must go to Jerusalem,
suffer greatly from the elders,
the chief priests and the scribes,
be killed, and on the third day be raised.
Peter took him aside
and began to rebuke him strongly:
“God forbid, Lord!
This will never happen to you.”
But he turned and said to Peter:
“Get behind me, Satan!
You are a stumbling block to me:
your thoughts are not those of God,
but those of men.”
Then Jesus said to his disciples:
“If anyone wants to come after me,
let him deny himself,
take up his cross
and follow me.
For whoever wants to save his life
will lose it,
but whoever loses his life because of me
will find it.
What profit would there be for someone
to gain the whole world,
if it means forfeiting his life?
And what can one give in exchange for his life?
For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels
in the glory of his Father;
then he will repay everyone according to their conduct.”
– Let us acclaim the word of God.
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