Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Malachi 3:19-20A, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, and Luke 21:5-19. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 98 (Psalm 98:5-9).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 98 "The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice"

The Gospel reading is as follows:

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here - the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."

Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"

He answered, "See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end."

Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.

"Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives."

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sunday Reflections: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 17, 2019)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 17, 2019)

Community in Mission: Our Journey Through a Passing World - A Homily for the 33rd Sunday of the Year (16 NOV 19)

The Deacon's Bench: The persecuted: Homily for November 17, 2019, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (16 NOV 19)

Rhode Island Catholic: The Quiet Corner: Nothing could be more Christlike than authentic judgment (12 NOV 19)

The Sacred Page: The Revolutionary Belief in Resurrection: The End is Near! 33rd Sunday of OT (14 NOV 19)

The Sacred Page: The Destruction of the Temple and the Tribulation (The Mass Readings Explained) (11 NOV 19)

Rhode Island Catholic: Sunday Scripture: Jesus' coming (14 NOV 19)

St. Paul Center: "Today" is the Day: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Word on Fire: A Theology of Work (Cycle C * Ordinary Time * Week 33)

Spirituality of the Readings: Spiritual Revolution (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

In Exile: Reading the Signs of the Times (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Glancing Thoughts: The Good News (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C) 

The Perspective of Justice: A Frightening Picture (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: The Sun of Justice (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

The Word Engaged: The End of the Ages (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Historical Cultural Context: Present Mindedness (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Nilus of Ancyra (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time C)