Catholic Daily Readings

Sunday, October 29, 2017 | Ordinary Time

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year A | Roman Missal | Lectionary

First Reading Exodus 22:20–26

Response Psalm 18:2

Psalm Psalm 18:2–4, 47, 51

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:5c–10

Gospel Acclamation John 14:23

Gospel Matthew 22:34–40

Catholic Daily Readings. Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print.

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