About the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
What date is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023?
Sunday, October 8, 2023
The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A focus on discipleship and our choice to follow Jesus or not. In the first reading Israel is warned that they must be faithful. The psalm begs God to return to the vineyard and care for it once again. The second reading encourages Christians to continue along the path that Jesus has shown us. And in the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the tenants, who rejected the landowner.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Sunday, October 8, 2023
What are the Mass Readings for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A?
- First Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7: “: What more was there to do for my vineyard that I had not done? Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 80: “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.”
- Second Reading – Philippians 4:6-9: “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43: “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.”
What are the Themes for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A?
- Faithfulness
- Protection for those who speak the truth
- Bearing fruit
- Caring for the vineyards in our lives
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Have No Anxiety – Reflection and Discussion Questions
This reflection on Philippians 4:6-9 encourages youth to consider how trusting in God can alleviate fear and help us to live in freedom.
Fearful Finds Relay
In this game, players put their hands in a box of unknown substance to find coins. It is a test of if they can overcome their fear of what they might be touching. Be prepared for some funny reactions! There are also some reflection questions at the end.
Have No Anxiety at All
Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.