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IN THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday Readings

Reading I

Sirach 27:30-28:7
Forgive your neighbor’s faults, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven.
Background

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

Reading II

Romans 14:7-9
Whether alive or dead, we belong to the Lord.
Background

Gospel

Matthew 18:21-35
I did not say to forgive seven times but seventy times seven.
Background

Lectionary Link

Sunday readings, backgrounds and questions of the week for lectionary-connected lifelong catechesis.

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