30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time teaches us to love God and others with our whole hearts. Jesus says the greatest commandments are to love God fully and to love our neighbors. This love should be shown in our actions, especially in how we treat the poor, the weak, and those in need.

We also learn that God hears the cries of those who suffer. Whether it’s a blind man asking for healing or a humble person praying in silence, God listens. Faith, humility, and kindness matter more than pride or empty words. God wants us to live with compassion.

Click on the appropriate year below to see resources, themes, homilies, and more. See how to determine the correct year.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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• First Reading – Exodus 22:20-26: God warns His people not to mistreat the poor, widows, or strangers. If they cry out, He will hear them and act with justice, showing His care for the helpless.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 18: The psalmist praises God as his strength and protector. He expresses deep love and trust in God, who saves, supports, and brings peace in times of fear and trouble.
• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10: Paul says the believers followed the example of Christ even through suffering. Their joy in the Holy Spirit became a witness to others, spreading faith throughout the surrounding regions.
• Gospel – Matthew 22:34-40: Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God with your whole being and to love your neighbor. These two laws are the foundation of all God’s teachings.

Mass Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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• First Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9: God promises to bring His scattered people back home, including the blind, lame, and weak. He will lead them with care, like a loving father guiding his children safely.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 126: The people remember how God brought them joy and freedom. They pray for restoration again and trust that those who sow in tears will reap joy and blessings.
• Second Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6: A true high priest acts for others before God. Jesus, chosen by God, becomes our perfect high priest, offering Himself once for all and interceding for us always.
• Gospel – Mark 10:46-52: Bartimaeus, a blind man, calls out to Jesus in faith. Jesus heals him, and he follows Jesus on the road, showing that faith and persistence can lead to healing.

Mass Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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• First Reading – Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18: God is just and listens to the cries of the poor. Their prayers reach Him and are not ignored. He brings justice to those who trust in Him.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 34: The psalm praises God for hearing the poor and saving them. The Lord stays close to the brokenhearted and rescues those crushed in spirit and in need.
• Second Reading – 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18: Paul speaks of finishing his mission and staying faithful. He trusts that God will reward him and protect him until he reaches God’s heavenly kingdom in the end.
• Gospel – Luke 18:9-14: Jesus tells a parable about a proud Pharisee and a humble tax collector. God listens to the one who prays with humility and forgives those who ask with sincerity.

Lookup Other Liturgical Dates in the Lectionary

The Bible is the full collection of sacred books. The Lectionary is a book that contains selected Bible readings for Mass. These readings match the Church calendar and are grouped by Sundays and weekdays. The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time has its own assigned readings and lectionary number, which helps people find the right passages for that day.

The Lectionary uses a three-year cycle for Sundays (Years A, B, and C) and a two-year cycle for weekdays (Years I and II). This system allows Catholics to hear a wide range of Scripture over time. In the United States, the readings at Mass come from the New American Bible, the approved translation used in the Lectionary.

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

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that love is at the center of our faith. Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. The second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself. These two commandments guide everything else we do.

The readings show how important it is to care for others, especially the poor and the weak. God warns against mistreating people in need. He promises to hear their cries and respond. This tells us that God is close to those who suffer.

We also see how faith and humility matter. A blind man receives healing because he believes. A humble prayer is praised over a proud one. These stories show that God listens to those who ask with trust and honesty.

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time teaches us to love deeply, pray humbly, and act with kindness every day.

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to think about how we love God and others. Do we care for those in need? Are our prayers humble and true?

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