Readings for
October 11, 2026
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass of the Day
Reading I
Isaiah 25:6-10
6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.
7On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations.
8He will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
9On that day it will be said: “Indeed, this is our God; we looked to him, and he saved us! This is the LORD to whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!”
10Judgment on Moab - For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain, but Moab will be trodden down as straw is trodden down in the mire.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6
1Psalm 23 The Lord, Shepherd and Host - A psalm of David. I - The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.
2In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me;
3he restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.
4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
5II - You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6Indeed, goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for endless days.
Reading II
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
12I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need.
13I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
14Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress.
19My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen.
Alleluia
Cf. Ephesians 1:17-18
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Gospel
Matthew 22:1-14
1Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying,
2“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
3He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.
4A second time he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.”’
5Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
6The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
7The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
8Then he said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
9Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.’
10The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests.
11But when the king came in to meet the guests he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment.
12He said to him, ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?’ But he was reduced to silence.
13Then the king said to his attendants, ‘Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.’
14Many are invited, but few are chosen.” Paying Taxes to the Emperor.
Gospel - Alternative
Matthew 22:1-10
1Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying,
2“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
3He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.
4A second time he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.”’
5Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
6The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
7The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
8Then he said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
9Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.’
10The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests.