Saturday of the 32nd week of Ordinary Time

5Most beloved, you should act faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, and those who are sojourners; 6they have given testimony to your charity in the sight of the Church. You would do well to lead these ones worthily to God. 7For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers. 8Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth.

1Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.

2His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

3Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his justice shall remain from age to age.

4For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.

5Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.

6For he will not be disturbed in eternity.

1Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease, 2saying: “There was a certain judge in a certain city, who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3But there was a certain widow in that city, and she went to him, saying, ‘Vindicate me from my adversary.’ 4And he refused to do so for a long time. But afterwards, he said within himself: ‘Even though I do not fear God, nor respect man, 5yet because this widow is pestering me, I will vindicate her, lest by returning, she may, in the end, wear me out.’ ” 6Then the Lord said: “Listen to what the unjust judge said. 7So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them? 8I tell you that he will quickly bring vindication to them. Yet truly, when the Son of man returns, do you think that he will find faith on earth?”