Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Cycle 1 is used in odd numbered years and Cycle 2 is used in even numbered years. The gospel is the same for both years.

• First Reading (Cycle 1) - Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8: Tobit, a man who lived a righteous life and performed charitable works, is celebrating a feast day, but the joyful occasion is interrupted when Tobiah discovers a murdered man and Tobit decides to bury him, despite the risks and mockery from the neighbors.
• First Reading (Cycle 2) - 2 Peter 1:2-7: God's power gives us what we need for a good life and helps us escape bad influences. So, work on growing your faith, being good, learning, controlling yourself, enduring difficulties, being devoted, caring for others, and loving.
• Responsorial Psalm (Cycle 1) - Psalm 112: Happy is the person who respects and honors the Lord, finding joy in following His commands, for their descendants will be strong and successful, and the righteous generation will be blessed.
• Responsorial Psalm (Cycle 2) - Psalm 91: When you call out to God, He will answer and be with you in difficult times, delivering you and granting you a long and fulfilling life filled with His salvation.
• Gospel - Mark 12:1-12: In a story told by Jesus, a vineyard owner sends servants to collect the fruit from his tenants, but they mistreat and kill the servants. Finally, the owner sends his own son, who is also killed, showing the consequences of rejecting God's messengers and the hope of salvation through Jesus.

• Taking Care of What God Gives Us: The story teaches us that everything we have comes from God, and we should use it wisely and responsibly.
• God is Patient and Forgiving: Even when people do wrong things, God still gives them chances to change and make things right.
• Respecting God's Messengers: The parable shows how some people ignored and mistreated the messengers that God sent to them. It reminds us to listen to and respect the teachings of those who speak on God's behalf.
• Consequences for Our Actions: The story suggests that there are consequences for mistreating others and rejecting God's messages. It shows that people will be held accountable for their choices.
• Jesus is Important: Jesus compares himself to a special stone that was rejected but became very important. This tells us that Jesus has a special role in God's plan and that we should pay attention to his teachings.

The gospel reading for Monday of the 9th week in Ordinary time, from the Gospel of Mark 12:1-12, presents us with a parable that Jesus shared with his disciples. This parable, known as the Parable of the Vineyard, teaches us important lessons about gratitude, responsibility, and our relationship with God.

Firstly, it emphasizes the importance of gratitude for God's gifts. Just as the landowner provided for his vineyard, God has blessed us abundantly with various talents, blessings, and the beauty of the world around us. It is essential that we recognize these gifts and express our gratitude to God for His generosity.

Secondly, the parable highlights our responsibility as stewards of God's creation. We are entrusted with talents, resources, and the task of caring for the world around us. Like the tenants in the parable, we have a duty to use our abilities wisely and be accountable for how we utilize what God has given us. We should strive to be responsible stewards, utilizing our talents and resources to make a positive impact on the world.

Lastly, the parable calls us to recognize God's Son, Jesus Christ. The landowner sending his beloved son reflects God's ultimate act of love and sacrifice for humanity. Jesus was sent to redeem us from sin and reconcile us with the Father. Just as the tenants failed to recognize and honor the landowner's son, we must ensure that we recognize Jesus in our lives and respond to His call to love and follow Him. We should strive to build a personal relationship with Jesus and live out His teachings through acts of love, compassion, and service.

In conclusion, the Parable of the Vineyard reminds us to cultivate gratitude for God's gifts, fulfill our responsibilities as stewards, and recognize and respond to Jesus as the Son of God. Let us pray for the grace to live as true disciples, using our talents and resources wisely, and following Jesus with a wholehearted devotion.

Prayer for Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the abundant blessings you have bestowed upon us. Grant us the grace to be grateful, responsible stewards, and faithful followers of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Word on Fire: Crazy Love

In his reflection for Monday of the 9th week in Ordinary Time, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the Gospel parable of the landowner who sent his servants to collect produce from the tenants, but they were mistreated and killed. Despite this, the landowner sends his beloved son, exemplifying God's extraordinary patience and love for humanity, even though he knew the son would meet a similar fate.

USCCB Reflection: Living in Hope Amidst Storms

This video reflection by the USCCB for Monday of the 9th week in Ordinary Time reminds us that even in times of evil and injustice, we are called to have hope and not abandon ship. We should not hide away, but instead, let the power of the Holy Spirit shine through us, trusting in the Lord's promise of peace and living in the hope that never disappoints.

What date is Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time?

The upcoming dates are

• June 3, 2024

What are the Mass readings for Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time?

The Mass readings for June 3, 2024 are:
First Reading (Cycle 1) - Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8: Tobit's Compassionate Act: Burying the Dead despite Mockery
First Reading (Cycle 2) - 2 Peter 1:2-7: Abundant Grace and Transformation: Growing in Faith and Virtue
Responsorial Psalm (Cycle 1) - Psalm 112: Blessings of the Righteous: Fear of the Lord and Acts of Justice
Responsorial Psalm (Cycle 2) - Psalm 91: Finding Refuge and Trust in God's Protection
Gospel - Mark 12:1-12: Parable of the Tenants: Rejecting and Redeeming the Son
See the readings section of this page for a longer summary of these readings for Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time and links to the readings.

What are the themes for the Mass readings for Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time?

Some themes for June 3, 2024 include responsible stewardship, God's patience and forgiveness, the importance of respecting God's messengers, accountability for our actions, and the significance of Jesus.
See the themes section of this page for an expansion on these themes for Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time. A reflection, prayer, and homily links are also available.