First reading
Ezekiel 18:25–28
When the sinner renounces sin, he shall certainly live.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 24(25):4–9
R. Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Second reading
Philippians 2:1–11
Be united in your love.
Gospel acclamation
John 10:27
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
Gospel
Matthew 21:28–32
Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
Images from the Word
- Your opinion
- Father’s will
- Refused
- Unjust
- Life in Christ
Liturgical notes
In the absence of an instituted lector, other lay persons may be commissioned to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture. They should be truly suited to perform this function and should be carefully prepared, so that the faithful by listening to the readings from the sacred texts may develop in their hearts a warm and living love for Sacred Scripture.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §101
One of the ongoing developments provided by the Second Vatican Council liturgical reform has been the growing number of ministers available to our Sunday celebrations. While these ministers may not be instituted in their ministry, they do contribute to the vitality of our celebrations. Men and women, young and old, have been trained to serve the community by proclaiming the Word of God and other ministries. Week after week, we are sustained by their service.
‘May this heavenly mystery, O Lord, restore us in mind and body, that we may be coheirs in glory with Christ, to whose suffering we are united whenever we proclaim his Death.’
—prayer after Communion