16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Lord, you are good and forgiving. You, O LORD, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon you. Hearken, O LORD, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading. R. All the nations you have made shall come and worship you, O LORD, and glorify your name. For you are great, and you do wondrous deeds; you alone are God. R. You, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity. Turn toward me, and have pity on me; give your strength to your servant. R. 2nd Reading: Romans 8:26-27 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia...Alleluia...Alleluia... Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Faith Sharing: Mrs. Jo Soublet