Week of Sunday, October 1

17th Sunday after Pentecost

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Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God, such as prostitutes and tax collectors going before others into God’s kingdom. In the reading from Ezekiel the people question whether the ways of the Lord are unfair; instead they are to repent and turn to the Lord. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, looking to the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.

Readings and Psalm

• Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
  The fairness of God’s way
• Psalm 25:1-9
  Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love. (Ps. 25:6)
• Philippians 2:1-13
  Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross
• Matthew 21:23-32
  A parable of doing God’s will