Preparing for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. First Reading Sirach 35:12-14,16-18 God hears the prayer of the poor. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 34:2-3,17-18,19, 23 The Lord hears and answers the cry of the poor. Second Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Paul perseveres in faith, confident that God will rescue him. Gospel Reading Luke 18:9-14 Jesus tells the parable of the proud Pharisee who prayed from his self-importance and the tax collector who prayed humbly.