Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; and Luke 18:9-14. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 34 (Psalm 34:2-3, 17-19, 23).

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

YouTube: Psalm 34 - The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor - Francesca LaRosa

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.' I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 23, 2022)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 23, 2022)

Community in Mission: Standing in Need of Prayer – A Homily for the 30th Sunday of the Year (22 OCT 22)

St. Paul Center: No Favorites: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex Corde at Benedictine College: This Sunday, It's Likely That You Pray Like a Pharisee, But It's Certain That You Can Change (20 OCT 22)

Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Word on Fire: Finish the Race (Cycle C * 30th Week of Ordinary Time)