Sowing Seeds
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 20, 2017

We hear in this Sunday's readings that God has promised salvation, mercy, and grace.  The Collect prayer for this Mass perfectly leads us into reflection on these scriptures.  Let us pray...

O God, who have prepared for those who love you good things which no eye can see,
 fill our hearts, we pray, 
with the warmth of your love, 
so that, loving you in all things 
and above all things, 
we may attain your promises,
which surpass every human desire.

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Stephen Eros
Director of Liturgy & Music

Sunday Scriptures

Click here   to read this Sunday's readings.  

First Reading - Isaiah 56:1,6-7 
Salvation, Faithful Perseverance

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 67:2-3 / 5 / 6- 8 
Power of God,  Justice

Second Reading - Romans 11:13-15,29-32 
Universal Salvation, Mercy

Gospel - Matthew 15:21-28 
Faithful Perseverance, Healing
Singing Our Faith - Who receives mercy and salvation? What should we do to obtain these gifts?  "There's a wideness in God's mercy!"  read more about it here...

Universal Prayer

Guided by our scriptures, we pray for unity among all Christians, through an understanding of God's Universal Salvation.  And also for the many other needs of our world and community  read more...

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