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entrance antiphon, cf. salt 105 (104):3-4:
let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the lord and the strength of him; constantly looking for his face.
evangelical verse, year c, 2 cor 5,19:
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting us with the message of salvation.
gospel fragment, luke 18:9-14:
jesus addressed this parable: “two people went up to the temple compound to pray; one was a pharisee and the other a tax collector. the pharisee took his position and said to himself this prayer: ‘oh god, I thank you because i’m not like the rest of mankind greedy dishonest adulterer not even like this tax collector i fast twice a week and pay tithes on all my income but the tax collector kept his distance and didn’t even get up He turned his eyes to heaven but beat his chest and prayed, ‘O God, have mercy on me a sinner.’ I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for he who exalts himself shall be humbled, and who humbles himself will be exalted.
communion antiphon, ef 5,2:
Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering to God.
the optional memorial of st. juan de capistrano, priest, which is normally celebrated today, is replaced by the Sunday liturgy.
