‘The tax collector went down to his house justified, rather than the Pharisee.’
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Liturgical Colour: Green​
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Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 104: 3-4​
Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice;
turn to the Lord and his strength;
constantly seek his face.
Opening Prayer
​Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR CE
(Sirach 35:15b-17, 20-22b; Ps 34(33); 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14)
Theme: Renewal of the Strayed and Humbled Heart
This Sunday, the Lord demands our honesty, sincerity, and an admission of our need for His mercy and grace. For in truth, we are mere dust and ashes, living with people with unclean lips, unworthy servants yearning to serve pleasingly our Creator and God.