Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28

• When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
• When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.

Psalm – 25:4-9

• “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
• God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.

2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11

• We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
• Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32

• Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
• The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.

Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year

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