Sundays | Ordinary Time V

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 18 – 24 September

Cycle of Prayer

The Spread of the Gospel
especially on 3rd Sunday in September
The Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work, and the Reverent Use of Creation
especially on last Sunday in September
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week I
Year A
Reading 1Isa 55:6-9My thoughts are not your thoughts.
PsalmPs 144:2-3. 8-9. 17-18 r.18The Lord is close to all who call him.
Reading 2Phil 1:20-24, 27Life to me is Christ.
Gospel AcclamationLuke 19: 38Blessings of the King who comes, in the name of the Lord! Peace be in heaven and glory in the highest heaven.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Acts 16:14Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son
GospelMatt 20:1-16aWhy be envious because I am generous?
Year B
Reading 1Wis 2:12, 17-20Let us condemn him to a shameful death.
PsalmPs 53: 3-6. 8 r.6The Lord upholds my life.
Reading 2Jas 3:16—4:3Peacemakers, when they work for peace, sow the seeds which will bear fruit in holiness.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 8:12I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
cf. 2 Thess 2:14Through the Good News God called us to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
GospelMark 9:30-37The Son of Man will be delivered. If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself servant of all.
Year C
Reading 1Amos 8:4-7Against those who ‘buy up the poor for money.’
PsalmPs 112: 1-2. 4-8 r.1. 7Praise the Lord, who raises the poor. Or Alleluia!
Reading 21 Tim 2:1-8There should be prayers offered for everyone to God, who wants everyone to be saved.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Acts 16:14Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son
2 Cor 8:9Jesus Christ was rich, but he became poor for your sake, to make you rich out of his poverty.
GospelLuke 16:1-13You cannot be the slave both of God and of money.
shorterLuke 16:10-13You cannot be the slave both of God and of money.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 25 September – 1 October

Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week II
Year A
Reading 1Ezek 18:25-28When the sinner renounces sin, he shall certainly live.
PsalmPs 24:4-9 r.6Remember your mercy, Lord.
Reading 2Phil 2:1-11In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus.
shorterPhil 2:1-5In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 14:23If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him.
John 10:27The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me.
GospelMatt 21:28-32He thought better of it and went. Tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you.
Year B
Reading 1Num 11:25-29Are you jealous on my account? If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets!
PsalmPs 18:8, 10, 12-14 r.9The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart.
Reading 2Jas 5:1-6Your wealth is all rotting.
Gospel Acclamationcf. John 17: 17Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
GospelMark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48Anyone who is not against us is for us. If your hand should cause you to sin, cut it off.
Year C
Reading 1Amos 6:1, 4-7Those who sprawl and those who bawl will be exiled.
PsalmPs 145:7-10 r.2My soul, give praise to the Lord. Or Alleluia!
Reading 21 Tim 6:11-16Do all that you have been told until the Appearing of the Lord.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 10:27The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me.
2 Cor 8:9Jesus Christ was rich, but he became poor for your sake, to make you rich out of his poverty.
GospelLuke 16:19-31Good things came your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 2 – 8 October

Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week III
Year A
Reading 1Isa 5:1-7The vineyard of the Lord God of hosts is the House of Israel.
PsalmPs 79:9. 12-16, 19-20 r. Is 5:7The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel.
Reading 2Phil 4:6-9The God of peace will be with you.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 15:15I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father.
cf. John 15:16I chose you from the world to go out and bear fruit, fruit that will last, says the Lord.
GospelMatt 21:33-43He will lease the vineyard to other tenants.
Year B
Reading 1Gen 2:18-24They become one body.
PsalmPs 127 r.5May the Lord bless us all the days of our life.
Reading 2Heb 2:9-11The one who sacrifices, and the ones who are sanctified, are they of the same stock.
Gospel Acclamationcf. John 17: 17Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
1 John 4:12As long as we love one another God will live in us and his love will be complete in us.
GospelMark 10:2-16What God has united, man must not divide..
shorterMark 10:2-12What God has united, man must not divide..
Year C
Reading 1Habb 1:2-3, 2:2-4The upright man will live by his faithfulness.
PsalmPs 94: 1-2. 6-9 r.9O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
Reading 22 Tim 1:6-8, 13-14Never be ashamed of witnessing the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life.
1 Peter 1:25The word of the Lord remains for ever: What is this word? It is the Good News that has been brought to you.
GospelLuke 17:5-10If only you had faith!

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 9 – 15 October

Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week IV
Year A
Reading 1Isa 25:6-10The Lord will prepare a banquet, and will wipe away tears from every cheek.
PsalmPs 22 r.6In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
Reading 2Phil 4:12-14, 19-20There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 1:12.14The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God.
cf. Eph 1:17.18May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us.
GospelMatt 22:1-14Invite everyone you can find to the wedding.
shorterMatt 22:1-10Invite everyone you can find to the wedding.
Year B
Reading 1Wis 7:7-11Compared with wisdom, I held riches as nothing.
PsalmPs 89: 12-18 r.14Fill us with your love that we may rejoice.
Reading 2Heb 4:12-13The word of God can judge secret emotions and thoughts.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Matt 11:25Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children.
Matt 5:3How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
GospelMark 10:17-30Go and sell everything you own and follow me.
shorterMark 10:17-27Go and sell everything you own and follow me.
Year C
Reading 12 Kgs 5:14-17Naaman returned to Elisha and acknowledged the Lord.
PsalmPs 97:1-4 r.2The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations.
Reading 22 Tim 2:8-13If we hold firm we shall reign with Christ.
Gospel Acclamationcf John 6:63.68Your words are spirit, Lord and they are life: you have the message of eternal life.
1 Thess 5:18For all things give thanks, because this is what God expects you to do in Christ Jesus.
GospelLuke 17:11-19No one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 16 – 22 October

Cycle of Prayer

The Spread of the Gospel
especially on World Mission Day: the penultimate Sunday in October
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week I
Year A
Reading 1Isa 45:1, 4-6I have taken Cyrus by his right hand to subdue nations before him.
PsalmPs 95:1. 3-5. 7-10 r.7Give the Lord glory and power.
Reading 21 Thess 1:1-5We constantly remember your faith, your love and your hope.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 17:17Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
Phil 2:15-16You will shine in the world like bright stars because you are offering it the word of life.
GospelMatt 22:15-21Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar—and to God what belongs to God.
Year B
Reading 1Isa 53:10-11If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long life.
PsalmPs 32:4-5, 18-20. 22 r.22May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.
Reading 2Heb 4:14-16Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 14:6I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; no one can come to the Father except through me.
Mark 10:45The Son of Man came to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
GospelMark 10:35-45The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.
shorterMark 10:42-45The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.
Year C
Reading 1Exod 17:8-13As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.
PsalmPs 120 r.2Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Reading 22 Tim 3:14–4:2The man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Eph 1:17.18May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us.
Heb 4:12The word of God is something alive and active; it can judge secret emotions and thoughts.
GospelLuke 18:1-8God will see justice done to his chosen who cry to him.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 23 – 29 October

  • Where the date of Dedication is not known it may celebrated on 25 October or the Sunday before All Saints

Cycle of Prayer

The Spread of the Gospel
especially on World Mission Day: the penultimate Sunday in October
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week II
Year A
Reading 1Exod 22:20-26If you are harsh with the widow, the orphan, my anger will flare against you.
PsalmPs 17:2-4. 47. 51. R.2I love you, Lord, my strength.
Reading 21 Thess 1:5-10You broke with idolotry and became servants of God; you are waiting for his Son.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Acts 16:14Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son
John 14:23If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him.
GospelMatt 22:34-40You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself.
Year B
Reading 1Jer 31:7-9I will comfort the blind and the lame as I lead them back.
PsalmPs 125 r.3What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we were glad.
Reading 2Heb 5:1-6You are a priest of the order of Melchizedek, and for ever.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 8:12I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
cf. 2 Tim 1.10Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death, and he has proclaimed life through the Good News.
GospelMark 10:46-52Master, let me see again.
Year C
Reading 1Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14, 16-19The humble man’s prayer pierces the clouds.
PsalmPs 33:2-3. 17-19.23 r.7This poor man called; the Lord heard him.
Reading 22 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18All there us to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Matt 11:25Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children.
2 Cor 5:19God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself, and he has entrusted to us that they are reconciled.
GospelLuke 18:9-14The publican went home at rights with God; the pharisee did not.

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 30 October – 5 November

  • Replaced by All Saints when Sunday falls on 1 November (31 October – 2 November in England & Wales)
  • Replaced by All Souls when Sunday falls on 2 November (not in England & Wales)
  • Where the date of Dedication is not known it may celebrated on 25 October or the Sunday before All Saints
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week III
Year A
Reading 1Mal 1:14–2:2. 8-10You have strayed from the way, you have caused many to stumble by your teaching.
PsalmPs 130Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
Reading 21 Thess 2:7-9, 13We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our lives as well.
Gospel Acclamation1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life.
Matt 23:9. 10You have only ine Father, and he is in heaven; you have only one Teacher, the Christ!
GospelMatt 23:1-12They do not practise what they preach.
Year B
Reading 1Deut 6:2-6Listen, Israel: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.
PsalmPs 17:2-4. 47. 51. R.2I love you, Lord, my strength.
Reading 2Heb 7:23-28Because he remains for ever, Christ can never lose his priesthood.
Gospel Acclamationcf John 6:63.68Your words are spirit, Lord and they are life: you have the message of eternal life.
John 14:23If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him.
GospelMark 12:28-34This is the first commandment. The second is like it.
Year C
Reading 1Wis 11:22-12:2You are merciful to all because you love all that exists.
PsalmPs 144:1-2. 8-11. 13-14 r.1I will bless your name for ever, O God my King.
Reading 22 Thess 1:11–2:2The name of Christ will be glorified in you and you in him.
Gospel AcclamationLuke 19: 38Blessings on the King who comes, in the name of the Lord! Peace be in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!
John 3:16God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
GospelLuke 19:1-10The Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 6 – 12 November

  • Replaced by Dedication of the Lateran Basilica when Sunday falls on 9 November.
  • On Rembrance Sunday (2nd Sunday in November) one Mass may be replaced by a Mass for the Dead.

Cycle of Prayer

All Victims of War
especially on Remembrance Sunday: 2nd Sunday in November
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week IV
Year A
Reading 1Wis 6:12-16Wisdom is found by those who look for her.
PsalmPs 62:2-8 r.2For you my soul is thirsting, O God my God.
Reading 21 Thess 4:13-18God will bring with him those who have died in Jesus.
shorter1 Thess 4:13-14God will bring with him those who have died in Jesus.
Gospel AcclamationMatt 24:42.44Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming.
GospelMatt 25:1-13The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.
Year B
Reading 11 Kgs 17:10-16The widow made a little scone from her meal and brought it to Elijah.
PsalmPs 145:7-10 r.2My soul, give praise to the Lord. Or Alleluia!
Reading 2Heb 9:24-28Christ offers himself only once to take the faults of many on himslef.
Gospel AcclamationApoc 2:10Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep faithful, and I will give you the crown of life.
Matt 5:3How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
GospelMark 12:38-44This poor widow has put in more than all.
shorterMark 12:41-44This poor widow has put in more than all.
Year C
Reading 12 Macc 7:1-2, 9-14The King of world will raise us up to live again for ever.
PsalmPs 16:1. 5-6. 8. 15 r.15I shall be filled, when I awake, with the sight of your glory, O Lord.
Reading 22 Thess 2:16—3:5May the Lord strengthen you in everything good that you do or say.
Gospel AcclamationLuke 21:36Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.
Apoc 1:5. 6Jesus Christ is the First-born from the dead; to him be glory and power for ever and ever.
GospelLuke 20:27-38He is God, not of the dead, but of the living.
shorterLuke 20:27, 34-38He is God, not of the dead, but of the living.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 13 – 19 November

  • On Rembrance Sunday (2nd Sunday in November) one Mass may be replace by a Mass for the Dead.

Cycle of Prayer

All Victims of War
especially on Remembrance Sunday: 2nd Sunday in November
Prisoners and their families
especially on 3rd Sunday in November
Colour
Green
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
Office
Psalter Week I
Year A
Reading 1Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31A perfect wife—who can find her?
PsalmPs 127:1-5 r.1O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Reading 21 Thess 5:1-6Let not the Day of the Lord overtake you like a thief.
Gospel AcclamationApoc 2:10Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep faithful, and I will give you the crown of life.
John 15:4. 5Make your home in me, as I make mine in you, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me bears fruit in me.
GospelMatt 25:14-30You have been faithful in small things; come and join in your master’s happiness.
shorterMatt 25:14-15, 19-21You have been faithful in small things; come and jon in your master’s happiness.
Year B
Reading 1Dan 12:1-3When the times comes your own people will be spared.
PsalmPs 15:5. 8-11 r.1Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
Reading 2Heb 10:11-14, 18By virtue of one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying.
Gospel AcclamationMatt 24:42.44Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming.
Luke 21:36Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.
GospelMark 13:24-32He will gather his chosen from the four winds.
Year C
Reading 1Mal 3:19-20For you the sun of righteousness will shine out.
PsalmPs 97: 5-9 r.9The Lord comes to rule the peoples with fairness.
Reading 22 Thess 3:7-12Do not let anyone have food if he refuses to work.
Gospel AcclamationLuke 21:36Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.
Luke 21:28Stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.
GospelLuke 21:5-19Your endurance will win you your lives.

Christ the King
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday between 20 – 26 November

Cycle of Prayer

Young People
especially on Christ the King
Prisoners and their families
especially on 3rd Sunday in November
Colour
White
Mass
Proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Christ the King
Office
Psalter Week II
Year A
Reading 1Ezek 34:11-12, 15-17As for you, my sheep, I will judge between sheep and sheep.
PsalmPs 22:1-3. 5-6 r.1The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Reading 21 Cor 15:20-26, 28He will hand over the kingdom to God the Father, so that God may be all in all.
Gospel AcclamationMark 11:10Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!
GospelMatt 25:31-46He will take his seat on his throne of glory, and he will separate men one from another.
Year B
Reading 1Dan 7:13-14His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignity.
PsalmPs 92:1-2. 5 r.1The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.
Reading 2Rev 1:5-8Rulers of the kings of the earth… he made us a line of kings, priests to serve his God.
Gospel AcclamationMark 11:9. 10Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!
GospelJohn 18:33-37It is you who say that I am a king.
Year C
Reading 12 Sam 5:1-3They anointed David king of Israel.
PsalmPs 121:1-5 r.2I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
Reading 2Col 1:12-20He has created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves.
Gospel AcclamationMark 11:9. 10Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!
GospelLuke 23:35-43Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom.