Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year

Let’s examine some of the themes in the readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

• The prophet calls upon the Lord for help in the midst of suffering and misery.
• God answers, stating that the fulfillment will come in its proper time.
• One must have faith, the steadfast trust in God’s promises, in order to live.

Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9

• “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
• With enduring faith, we worship and acclaim the Lord our God.

2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 1:6-8,13-14

• We “stir into flame the gift of God” when we bear hardship for the Gospel.
• The Holy Spirit will help us remain faithful.

Gospel – Luke 17:5-10

• The Lord exhorts the Apostles to have faith like a mustard seed.
• Faith is a normal response to our love for the Lord, and not an excuse for special rewards.

Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year

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