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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 5:1-7 The prophet’s Vineyard Song is about divine love and human betrayal. Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 The psalmist, too, has a song of the vineyard, which God will restore. Philippians 4:6-9 Paul urges us to direct our thoughts to what is true, just, and gracious. Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus’ Vineyard Song ends more violently for his generation.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Sunday - 08 Oct 2023
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 5:1-7 In the song of the vineyard, a vintner’s care is betrayed at the harvest. Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 God transplants the chosen people from Egypt like a preferred vine. Philippians 4:6-9 The faithful must guard their minds and hearts for worthy things. Matthew 21:33-43 The tenants in the vineyard plot to keep the land and its yield to themselves.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Sunday - 04 Oct 2020
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 5:1-7 In the vineyard song, the prophet outlines the peril of a poor harvest. Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 (Is 5:7a) The house of Israel has been a low-yield vine but resolves to do better. Philippians 4:6-9 Paul urges the community to focus on producing every possible virtue. Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus warns that leaders have a special responsibility at harvest time.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Sunday - 08 Oct 2017
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 5:1-7 The vineyard is tended with care and attention, yet produces nothing useful. Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 God transplants the vine of Israel from Egypt to nationhood, with poor results. Philippians 4:6-9 Concentrate on the good, and steer in the direction of the praiseworthy. Matthew 21:33-43 Ruthless tenants seize the yield of the vineyard, with violent results.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Sunday - 05 Oct 2014
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 5:1-7 Sadness ensues when a failed yield replaces the prospect of a fruitful harvest. Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Hasten to help, Lord! Your vineyard is in danger. Philippians 4:6-9 Paul urges us to fasten our thoughts to everything beautiful and true. Matthew 21:33-43 The vineyard tragedy results from a gross misunderstanding of what it means to possess.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Sunday - 02 Oct 2011