Readings [as of the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A]

First Reading: Isaiah 55: 6-9

Psalm 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-18. R. v.18 R: The Lord is close to all who call him.

Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24,27a

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may pay attention to the words of your Son.

GOSPEL: Matthew 20: 1-16a