October 13
Tuesday, week 28 in Ordinary Time
Year II
Today is observed as a 'feria' in the liturgical calendar, which means it is a regular weekday with no obligatory saint or feast. The Ordinary Time, marked by green vestments, is the season in which the Church reflects on the everyday life and teachings of Christ outside of the festal cycles of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Ferias are opportunities for the faithful to enter into the rhythm of daily prayer, focusing on the continuous reading of scripture, especially from the Gospels, and the ongoing call to holiness in daily life. While not marked by a special commemoration, these days are valued for fostering spiritual growth and attentiveness to God's presence in the ordinary.
During Ordinary Time, the Church encourages prayerful reflection on the teachings of Jesus, spiritual reading, and participation in the Eucharist. Ferias remind us that holiness is not confined to extraordinary moments or heroic deeds, but is to be sought and lived in the midst of everyday routines. The prayers and readings at Mass guide the faithful to deeper conversion and encourage the living out of the Christian virtues. These quiet days are foundational for building a consistent, humble, and persevering faith.
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Questions about Tuesday, week 28 in Ordinary Time (Novus Ordo Missae)
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ReadingGa 5, 1-6
Brothers,
it is for freedom
that Christ has set us free.
So stand firm,
do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
I, Paul, declare to you:
if you let yourselves be circumcised,
Christ will be of no benefit to you.
I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised
that he is obligated to keep the whole law.
You who are trying to be justified by the Law,
you have been separated from Christ,
you have fallen from grace.
For we, through the Spirit, by faith,
eagerly await the righteousness for which we hope.
For in Christ Jesus, what has value
is not whether one is circumcised or not,
but faith working through love.
– The word of the Lord.
PsalmPs 118 (119), 41.43, 44-45, 47-48
Let your love come to me, Lord,
and your salvation according to your promise.
Do not take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I trust in your decrees.
I will always keep your law,
always and forever.
I will walk freely,
because I seek your precepts.
I delight in your will,
yes, truly, I love them.
I lift my hands to your will, I love them,
and meditate on your commands.
GospelLc 11, 37-41
At that time,
while Jesus was speaking,
a Pharisee invited him for the midday meal.
Jesus went in and took his place at the table.
The Pharisee was surprised
when he saw that Jesus did not first wash
before the meal.
The Lord said to him:
"Of course, you Pharisees,
you clean the outside of the cup and the dish,
but inside you are full
of greed and wickedness.
Fools! Didn’t he who made the outside
also make the inside?
Rather, give as alms what you have,
and then everything will be clean for you."
– Let us acclaim the Word of God.
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