Saint of the day · July 28
Weekday in Ordinary Time
WeekdayLiturgical colour : Green
Today in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar is a 'feria'—a weekday in Ordinary Time without a specific saint or solemn feast assigned. The term 'feria' originated in the early Church to denote days of the week, eventually coming to mean liturgical weekdays not given to any particular celebration. During Ordinary Time, the Church invites the faithful to ponder the mystery of Christ in its fullness and to grow in faith through the regular rhythm of prayer, Scripture, and the sacraments, even outside of major feast days. The daily readings at Mass continue the sequential journey through various books of the Bible, nurturing spiritual reflection and everyday holiness. This simple sanctification of ordinary days emphasizes that all of life can be touched by grace and that God is always present, not only in the extraordinary moments but also in the daily routines. The use of green vestments signals spiritual hope, vitality, and the ongoing growth of God's people.
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"Lord, remember: do not break your covenant with us!" — Jr 14, 17-22
May my eyes stream with tears
night and day, without ceasing!
She is wounded with a great wound,
the virgin, the daughter of my people,
stricken by a deep injury.
If I go out into the countryside,
here are the victims of the sword;
if I enter the city,
here are those suffering from hunger.
Even the prophet, even the priest
wander the land without understanding.
Have you then rejected Judah?
Are you disgusted with Zion?
Why do you strike us without healing?
We hoped for peace, and nothing good came!
A time for healing—yet here is terror!
Lord, we know our rebellion,
the fault of our ancestors:
yes, we have sinned against you!
For the sake of your name, do not despise us,
do not dishonor the throne of your glory!
Remember:
do not break your covenant with us!
Among the idols of the nations,
is there any that can bring rain?
Is it the sky that will give us showers?
Is it not you, Lord our God?
We hope in you,
for it is you who have done all this.
– The Word of the Lord.
Ps 78 (79), 5a.8, 9, 11.13ab
How long, Lord, will your anger last?
Do not hold against us the sins of our ancestors:
let your mercy come to us soon,
for we are at the end of our strength!
Help us, God our Savior,
for the glory of your name!
Deliver us, wipe away our sins,
for the sake of your name!
Let the cry of the captive come before you!
Your arm is strong: spare those who must die.
As for us, your people, the flock you lead,
without end we will give you thanks.
"Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so it will be at the end of the world" — Mt 13, 36-43
At that time,
leaving the crowds, Jesus went into the house.
His disciples came to him and said:
"Explain to us clearly
the parable of the weeds in the field."
He answered them:
"The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man;
the field is the world;
the good seed are the children of the Kingdom;
the weeds are the children of the Evil One.
The enemy who sowed them is the devil;
the harvest is the end of the world;
the harvesters are the angels.
Just as the weeds are gathered
to be thrown into the fire,
so it will be at the end of the world.
The Son of Man will send his angels,
and they will remove from his Kingdom
all causes of sin
and all who do evil;
they will throw them into the furnace:
there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun
in the kingdom of their Father.
Whoever has ears,
let him hear!"
– Let us acclaim the Word of God.
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