When you're feeling good about something you've done, are you being righteous or self-righteous? In today's Gospel, St. Paul is confident in his rightful relationship with God. It's okay to ask God to guide us to be righteous, being grateful when we have pleased God. Let us ask God to work through us to become more righteous and to help the poor and suffering. One way to do so is to read Pope Leo's first official document, "Dilexit Te".
Catholic Mass readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 26, 2025
First Reading: Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 17-18, 19, 23
Second Reading: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19
Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14
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