Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 and//usccb.org/bible/romans/8:18 ROM 8:18-25 Brothers and sistersandI consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothingcompared with the glory to be revealed for us.For creation awaits with eager expectationthe revelation of the children of Godfor creation was made subject to futility,not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it,in hope that creation itselfwould be set free from slavery to corruptionand share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until nowand not only that, but we ourselves,who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,we also groan within ourselvesas we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.For in hope we were saved.Now hope that sees for itself is not hope.For who hopes for what one sees?But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. Responsorial Psalm and//usccb.org/bible/psalms/126and1 PS 126and1B-2AB, 2CD-3, 4-5, 6 R. The Lord has done marvels for us. When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,we were like men dreaming.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,and our tongue with rejoicing. R.The Lord has done marvels for us. Then they said among the nations, The LORD has done great things for them.”The LORD has done great things for uswe are glad indeed. R.The Lord has done marvels for us. Restore our fortunes, O LORD,like the torrents in the southern desert.Those that sow in tearsshall reap rejoicing. R.The Lord has done marvels for us. Although they go forth weeping,carrying the seed to be sown,They shall come back rejoicing,carrying their sheaves. R.The Lord has done marvels for us. Alleluia and//usccb.org/bible/matthew/11:25 SEE MT 11:25 R.Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earthyou have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.R.Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel and//usccb.org/bible/luke/13:18 LK 13:18-21 Jesus said, What is the Kingdom of God like?To what can I compare it?It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.When it was fully grown, it became a large bushandthe birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.”Again he said, To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?It is like yeast that a woman tookand mixed in with three measures of wheat flouruntil the whole batch of dough was leavened.”