Chris Tomlin: "Everlasting God"

As we continue our Sunday celebration, I offer this version of Chris Tomlin presenting "Everlasting God":

 

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11, and Matthew 21:28-32. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 25 (Psalm 25:4-9).

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

YouTube: Psalm 25 - Remember Your Mercies, O Lord - Francesca LaRosa

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons.He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir, 'but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?"

They answered, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."

Reflections related to these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 1, 2023)

Community in Mission: God Can Use Anything, but He Shouldn't Have to - A Homily for the 26th Sunday of the Year (30 SEP 23)

Benedictine College: This Sunday, We Say 'Amen' … But Do We Do What He Asked for His Vineyard? (28 SEP 23)

Word on Fire: Becoming a Brick Wall of Integrity (Cycle A * Ordinary Time * 26th Wk of Ordinary Time)

The Quiet Corner: Obedience to the Father (28 SEP 23)

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the blessings You have planned for us in the month of October.

Cerith Gardiner on Discernment Advice from a Nun and a Baby

"Discerning to join religious life can be a long and difficult process. Luckily, for students at Benedictine College in Kansas, Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes - the U.S. vocations director of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George - was recently on hand to lend advice.

"However, as she sat behind her booth that offered 'Discernment Help: 5 cents' - a nod to an old Peanuts gag in the renowned comic strip that sees Charlie Brown's nemesis Lucy Van Pelt giving out services behind her lemonade stand - the religious had a huge smile while holding a baby belonging to one of the college's parents in her arms."

In a recent commentary, writer Cerith Gardiner reflected on some ways Sr. Karolyn showed that religious vocations and marriage both involve a deep devotion to caring for others as well as sharing the message of God in slightly different ways.

To access Ms. Gardiner's complete post, please visit:

Aleteia: Cerith Gardiner: When a nun and a baby give discernment advice (29 SEP 23)

Reflection Starter from Pope Francis

"The Word of God invites us not to hide behind the complexity of problems, behind 'nothing can be done about it.' It urges us to unite worship of God and care for the human person. For Sacred Scripture has been given to us to go forth and meet others, drawing near to their wounds." - Pope Francis