5 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
RDGS: Is 5:1-7 Ps 80:9,12-16,19-20 Phil 4:6-9 Mt 21:33-43
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (1, Ps). At vintage
time the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear
fruit in plenty, and be pleasing in his sight (3) by living lives
that are marked by love and respect (2).
6 Monday: Weekday [27]; Bruno, priest; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher;
virgin (USA)
RDGS: Gal 1:6-12 Ps 111:1b-2,7-9,10c Lk 10:25-37
False tendencies are condemned by Paul. The revelation of Jesus (1)
is wrought in truth (Ps). We are called to love as God loves (2).
7 Tuesday: Our Lady of the Rosary
RDGS: Gal 1:13-24 Ps 139:1b-3,13-15 Lk 10:38-42
Set apart by God even before he was born (Ps), Paul needs no mandate
to preach to the Gentiles (1). Let us await the kingdom and serve
the Lord by being attentive to his word (2).
8 Wednesday: Weekday [27]
RDGS: Gal 2:1-2,7-14 Ps 117:1bc,2 Lk 11:1-4
Paul's mission to the Gentiles (Ps) is approved by the Jerusalem
church (1). All are invited to address God as "Father" (2).
9 Thursday: Weekday [27]; Denis, bishop, martyr, and his companions,
martyrs; John Leonardi, priest
RDGS: Gal 3:1-5 (Ps) Lk 1:69-75 Lk 11:5-13
Blessed be God (Ps) whose Spirit is received not through legalistic
practices, but through faith (1). Be confident in prayer for God is
a loving Father (2).
10 Friday: Weekday [27]
RDGS: Gal 3:7-14 Ps 111:1b-6 Lk 11:15-26
Jesus has overcome the ravages of sin (2) and division. Through the
covenant (Ps) made in his blood, we are saved by faith, not by
external observances (1).
11 Saturday: Weekday [27]; BVM on Saturday
RDGS: Gal 3:22-29 Ps 105:2-7 Lk 11:27-28
Through baptism we have been clothed in Christ (1) who has done
wondrous deeds (Ps). We are to hear the word and keep it (2).
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