Daily Mass Readings – Monday, 29 November 2027

1 The word that Isaias the son of Amos saw, concerning Juda and Jerusalem.

2 And in the last days the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be prepared on the top of mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it.

3 And many people shall go, and say: Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall come forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

4 And he shall judge the Gentiles, and rebuke many people: and they shall turn their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into sickles: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they be exercised any more to war.

5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

1 I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.

2 Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

4ab For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

4cd The testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

5 Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

6 Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.

7 Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

8 For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

4 Come and save us, LORD our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

5 And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,

6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grieviously tormented.

7 And Jesus saith to him: I will come and heal him.

8 And the centurion making answer, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

9 For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers; and I say to this, Go, and he goeth, and to another, Come, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

10 And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him: Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel.

11 And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven:

The vision of Isaiah and the prayer of the psalm point toward a people gathering in the house of the Lord, ready to learn his ways and walk in his light. The result is peace: swords become ploughshares, and nations no longer train for war. In the Gospel, this gathering begins to take shape in an unexpected person. A Roman centurion comes to Jesus with humble trust, asking healing for his servant. He does not claim privilege or worthiness; he simply believes that Christ’s word carries authority even at a distance.

Jesus praises this faith and declares that people will come from east and west to share in the kingdom. The Lord’s house is open to every nation, and entrance is found through trusting his word. At Mass, we echo the centurion’s confession before receiving Christ: we are unworthy, yet his word is enough to heal and save. That humility can also change the way we meet others. If Christ welcomes those who come to him in faith, we cannot guard his mercy as though it belonged only to us. We can bring him the needs of others, seek peace in our relationships, and let his word turn our weapons—harsh speech, resentment, and pride—into instruments of service.

Lord Jesus, your word is powerful and full of mercy. Give me the centurion’s humble faith, especially when I cannot see how healing or peace will come. Speak into the places of my life that are wounded, divided, or resistant to your grace. Teach me your ways, and make me willing to walk in your light. Remember those who need your help today, and let me carry their needs to you with trust. Remove from me every impulse toward anger, pride, or judgment. Gather your people in peace, and make my life a small instrument of your kingdom. Amen.