TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Introduction

October 6, 2024

Good noon / afternoon brothers and sisters in Christ. We are now in the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The first reading is taken from the Book of Genesis. It is stated in this account that a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.

The second reading is taken from the Letter to the Hebrews. Jesus, "for a little while," was made "lower than the angels," that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. "

The Holy Gospel is taken from the account of St. Mark. It is stated here that the Pharisees approached Jesus and asked," Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?"

Let us all stand to begin the Eucharistic celebration.

Responsorial Psalm: May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Prayer of the Faithful: Lord, graciously hear us.

FIRST READING

Gen. 2:18-24

The two of them become one flesh.

A reading from the Book of Genesis

The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him."

So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name.

The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man.

So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh.

The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man.

When he brought her to the man, the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken."

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5,6

R'. (cf. 5) May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.

R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home, your children like olive plants around your table.

R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.

The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

May you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel!

R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

SECOND READING

Heb. 2:9-11

He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin.

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

Brothers and sisters: He "for a little while" was made "lower than the angels," that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering.

He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin.

Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them "brothers."

The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL

10:2-16

A LONGER FORM

Therefore what God has joined together, let no human being separate.

* A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?"

They were testing him.

He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?"

They replied, "Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her."

But Jesus told them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.

For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.

So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together,

no human being must separate."

In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.

He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.

When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it."

Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Prayer of the Faithful

October 6, 2024

Priest: Today we are encouraged to appreciate the sacredness of marriage and its vital role in God's plan for humankind. Let us now pray to the Father all our needs as we say:

LORD GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.

1. For Pope Francis, bishops, priests, deacons and the religious men and women, may become instruments the love of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

2. For the government leaders, that they may become compassionate and kind to the people they serve. Let us pray to the Lord.

3. For the families throughout the world, may they mirror the holiness of the family of Nazareth, and become an inspiration to others. Let us pray to the Lord.

4. For the elderly and those who suffer from isolation or sickness, that they may be strengthened by our love of them as brothers and sisters. Let us pray to the Lord.

5. For the people who offered praises and thanksgiving in this Eucharist, especially may become instruments of His love to the needy. Let us pray to the Lord.

6. For the faithful departed especially life. Let us pray to the Lord. may receive eternal

Priest: Almighty Father, hear the humble prayers of your children whom You have called to love and be united as one. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.