THIRTHY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
-Responsorial: Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; R/. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
-Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30; Jesus told the parable of a man who entrusted his possessions to his servants before going on a journey. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one. The servants who invested what they received were praised: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” But the servant who buried his talent out of fear was condemned, for to everyone who has, more will be given.