Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Ordinary Time

Conversion means turning our words into loving action with the attitude of Christ.

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time · Matthew 21:28-32

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Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm

Listen to this week's Responsorial Psalm recording.

English recording

Gospel

The Gospel

This week’s Gospel reminds us that following Jesus means more than saying the right thing. Jesus invites us to turn toward God again and let our yes become concrete acts of humility, justice, and service.

Formation

Formation reflection

Jesus invites us to do the Father’s will, not merely say that we will.

At home

Talk about it

Where is it easiest for our family to make good intentions but not follow through?
What is one small promise each person can keep this week?
How can we help one another choose humility and service at home?

Catechism connection

CCC 446–461

This range supports the Gospel’s call to obey Jesus in action by grounding the confession that Jesus Christ is Lord, as proclaimed in Philippians.

CCC 1928–1930

This range connects Christlike humility and concrete obedience to the demands of social justice toward other people.

CCC 2822–2827

This range directly supports the session’s big idea: praying for the Father’s will requires a willing, concrete participation in it.

CCC 2842

This paragraph supports the objective by showing that the Holy Spirit gives disciples the mind of Christ needed to move from self-centered intention to humble action.

Pray together

Jesus, help our family to do the Father’s will with humble and generous hearts. Give us the courage to turn good intentions into loving action. Amen.

This week

Choose one commitment from tonight’s prayer card and complete it within the next seven days. Make it specific: serve someone at home, follow through on a responsibility, make peace with someone, include a person who is left out, or choose honesty when it costs you. Before you act, pray: “Jesus, form your heart in me.” At the next gathering, be ready to share what helped you follow through.