OCTOBER 22ND 2023.
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A.
FIRST READING
I have grasped the hand of Cyrus to subdue nations before him.
ISAIAH 45: 1, 4 - 6
Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and uncover the loins of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed: “For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not know me. I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I clothe you, though you do not know me, that men may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other.
The Word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 96: 1 and 3, 4 - 5, 7 - 8, 9 - 10a and c (R.) 7b.
R/. Give the Lord glory and power.
O sing a new song to the Lord;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Tell among the nations his glory,
And his wonders among all the peoples. R/.
For the Lord is great and highly to be praised,
To be feared above all gods.
For the gods of the nations are naught.
It was the Lord who made the heavens. R/.
Give the LORD, you families of peoples,
Give the LORD glory and power;
Give the LORD the glory of his name.
Bring an offering and enter his courts. R/.
Worship the LORD in holy splendor.
O tremble before him, all the earth.
Say to the nations, “The LORD is king.
He will judge the peoples in fairness. R/.
SECOND READING
Remember your faith, love, and hope.
1ST THESSALONIANS 1: 1 - 5b
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father our work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brethren beloved by God, that he has chosen you; for our Gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction.
The Word of the Lord.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Philippians 2: 15d - 16a.
Alleluia.
You will shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life.
Alleluia.
GOSPEL
Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God's
MATTHEW 22: 15 - 21
At that time: The Pharisees went and took counsel how to entangle Jesus in his talk. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God truthfully, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it Lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the money for the tax.” And they brought him a coin. And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.
The Gospel of the Lord.