Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Malachi 1:14b-2:2b,8-10

• The Lord chastises and curses the priests who failed to give glory to God.
• They have become contemptible for not keeping the Lord’s ways.

Psalm – 131:1-3

• “In you, Lord, I have found my peace.”
• Neither haughty nor proud, not busy with great things, the quiet and still soul hopes in the Lord.

2nd Reading – Thessalonians 2:7b-9,13

• Gentle and with great affection, Paul worked night and day to proclaim the Gospel to the people.
• He is thankful that they have received the word of God, which is now at work in them.

Gospel – Matthew 23:1-12

• Jesus tells the people to observe what the scribes and Pharisees say, but not to follow their example.
• He then teaches that the greatest among them must be their servant.
• “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (A)

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