23rd Sunday after Pentecost 2024

Join us for Mass on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost 2024, October 27, 2024, at 9 a.m. You can attend in person, join our live stream, or watch the replay and listen to the podcast the Monday after the service.

Readings:

• Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-9
• Psalm: Psalm 126
• Epistle: Hebrews 7:23-28
• Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

Hymns:

• Opening: 671 Amazing Grace
• Closing: 693 Just as I am

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Complete Scripture Readings For The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost 2024

Jeremiah 31:7-9

For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.
With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Psalm 126

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like the watercourses in the Negeb.
May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
Those who go out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.

Hebrews 7:23-28

Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

Mark 10:46-52

They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Reflection on the Readings

The readings for this Sunday focus on themes of restoration, healing, and the eternal priesthood of Christ.

Jeremiah 31:7-9 speaks of the Lord gathering His people from exile and leading them back with joy and comfort. This passage highlights God’s compassion and role as a loving Father to His people.

Psalms 126 embraces the theme of restoration, highlighting the joy and gratitude of those whose fortunes have been renewed by the Lord. It emphasizes that those who sow in tears will reap with joyful shouts.

Hebrews 7:23-28 highlights the superiority of Christ’s priesthood. Unlike the former priests, Jesus holds His priesthood permanently and intercedes for us eternally. His sacrifice was made once and for all, establishing Him as the perfect high priest.

Mark 10:46-52 recounts the story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who persistently cries out to Jesus for mercy. His faith ultimately leads to his healing, and thereafter, he chooses to follow Jesus. This passage encourages us to approach Jesus with faith, reminding us that He hears our cries and possesses the power to heal and restore.

We look forward to worshipping with you and reflecting on these powerful scriptures together.