Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 2026

Last will be First and First will be LastSunday's liturgy of the Word invites us to reflect on the human desire for recognition and praise - the affirmation of our accomplishments, value and importance that we so often seek from others.  Get the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092026.cfm

Mercy without borders: Do we want to live as free persons? Then we need to internalize the peace and mercy we received from the Lord, and be always ready to offer them to others. Freely we have received, freely do we give.Download the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091326.cfm

"Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another."Believe it or not, we have infinite responsibility towards one another: to help each other become better persons, especially whenever some of us seem to be losing our way.Get readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090626.cfm

Following What Comes From God's SpiritSaints and heroes of faith are admired for fulfilling their mission, yet they too wrestled with doubt and temptation. Today's liturgy highlights this often overlooked struggle and how they endured it. Follow the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm

But who do you say I am?We try to explain God through our limited human senses, but today's readings remind us that his ways transcend our comprehension.When our finite minds face infinite mystery, where do we go from here?  Come and discuss.Get readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082326.cfm

Grace Without Borders: Unity in ChristJesus' mission was for all people and not just the Israelites, inviting everyone to experience God's goodness.  Through Christ and baptism, ethnic, social and gender differences (Jews, Gentles, Canaanite) lose their dividing importance in the new creation. Come join the family gathering. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081626.cfm

Fragility The readings for this Sunday present three important biblical figures in moments of great fragility and vulnerability - moments that could have easily prevented them from carrying out their mission.But they turned to God and God opened his arms to them.  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm

Nourishment for the SoulThe most unlikely place to have a good meal is the desert. Yet five thousand men had a real good time in the very place where hunger once stared at their faces.  The impossible became possible because of Jesus.  Come find out how this is possible.Sunday readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080226.cfm

What do you Treasure?For us Christians, these are found in those everyday activities and decisions that reflect our commitment to live out our identity as God's children.  Do you understand all these things?  If not, come join us.  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072626.cfm

Growing through the WordHow can a person continue to grow in their knowledge of God and advance in the Christian way of life?  The readings show it is possible through a focus on God's words.  Come join us to receive the Grace of this Sunday's Word! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm