27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us to have faith like children. Jesus calls us to trust in God, not in wealth or status. The Kingdom of God is for those who rely on Him with a simple, trusting heart. The readings encourage gratitude, prayer, and living a virtuous life. We are called to bear good fruit by our actions. True faith means trusting that God cares for us always, just as a child trusts a loving parent. We should let go of attachments to material things and focus on God’s love and care.

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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First Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7: God’s vineyard, Israel, produced wild grapes instead of good fruit. He will destroy it for failing to yield justice and righteousness.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 80: God planted Israel like a vine but allowed it to be ravaged. They pray for His protection and restoration, promising to stay faithful if He saves them.

Second Reading – Philippians 4:6-9: Pray and give thanks to God, and His peace will guard you. Focus on virtuous things and continue practicing what you have learned.
Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43: Jesus told a parable about tenants who killed the landowner’s son. The owner will punish them and lease the vineyard to others. Jesus warned that God’s kingdom would be given to those who produce fruit.

Mass Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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First Reading – Genesis 2:18-24: God created animals and birds for man to name, but none was suitable. God then made a woman from man’s rib. Man recognized her as his equal and partner.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 128: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and follow his ways. They will enjoy prosperity, family blessings, and peace. May the Lord bless us throughout our lives.
Second Reading – Hebrews 2:9-11: He was made lower than the angels to taste death for everyone. By God’s grace, he leads many to glory, becoming perfect through suffering and calling us “brothers.”

Gospel – Mark 10:2-16: The Pharisees tested Jesus about divorce, and he emphasized God’s original design for marriage. He also welcomed children, stating the importance of receiving the kingdom of God like a child.

Mass Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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First Reading – Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4: Despite witnessing violence and injustice, the plea for divine intervention is met with God’s instruction to record a future vision that promises fulfillment and vindicates the just who live by faith.

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 95: We are called to worship joyfully, remember God as our creator and shepherd, and keep our hearts open, recalling the lessons from Meribah and Massah.
Second Reading – 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14: Reignite the divine gift within you, embracing God’s spirit of power, love, and discipline, and steadfastly proclaim your faith, guided and protected by the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – Luke 17:5-10: Jesus teaches that even a small amount of faith can achieve great things and compares this to a servant’s duty, emphasizing that fulfilling obligations is simply doing what is expected.

More About Lectionary Cycles

Learn more about the difference between a Bible and a Lectionary, how the Lectionary is arranged, and translations of the Bible used at Mass.

How to Determine the Liturgical Year

The liturgical cycle is a three-year sequence of A, B, and C.

2024 is Year B

2025 is Year C
2026 is Year A
2027 is Year B

2028 is Year C
2029 is Year A
2030 is Year B

2031 is Year C
… and so on