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

First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 7-9

Psalm 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9. R: For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.

Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and entrusting to himself the message of reconciliation.

GOSPEL: Matthew 16: 21-27