Daily Mass Readings – Saturday, 30 October 2027

1 I say then: Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

2 God hath not cast away his people, which he foreknew. Know you not what the scripture saith of Elias; how he calleth on God against Israel?

11 I say then, have they so stumbled, that they should fall? God forbid. But by their offence, salvation is come to the Gentiles, that they may be emulous of them.

12 Now if the offence of them be the riches of the world, and the diminution of them, the riches of the Gentiles; how much more the fulness of them?

25 For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, (lest you should be wise in your own conceits), that blindness in part has happened in Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles should come in.

26 And so all Israel should be saved, as it is written: There shall come out of Sion, he that shall deliver, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.

27 And this is to them my covenant: when I shall take away their sins.

28 As concerning the gospel, indeed, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are most dear for the sake of the fathers.

29 For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance.

R. (14a) The Lord will not abandon his people.

12 Blessed is the man whom thou shalt instruct, O Lord: and shalt teach him out of thy law.

13 That thou mayst give him rest from the evil days.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

14 For the Lord will not cast off his people: neither will he forsake his own inheritance.

15 Until justice be turned into judgment: and they that are near it are all the upright in heart.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

17 Unless the Lord had been my helper, my soul had almost dwelt in hell.

18 If I said: My foot is moved: thy mercy, O Lord, assisted me.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

29ab Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, For I am meek and humble of heart.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

1 And it came to pass, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chief of the Pharisees, on the sabbath day, to eat bread, that they watched him.

7 And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

8 When thou art invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honourable than thou be invited by him:

9 And he that invited thee and him, come and say to thee, Give this man place: and then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place.

10 But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee, cometh, he may say to thee: Friend, go up higher. Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee.

11 Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.

God’s faithfulness is deeper than human failure, and his mercy is never a reason for pride. Paul insists that God has not cast away his people: the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. The psalm echoes this confidence, proclaiming that the Lord will not forsake his inheritance and that his mercy steadies those whose footing is uncertain. Salvation unfolds through God’s patience, not through anyone’s claim to superiority.

Jesus places this truth beside a simple lesson at the table. The one who chooses the highest place may be humbled, while the person willing to take the lowest place can receive an unexpected invitation upward. Humility is more than good manners; it is a truthful way of standing before God. We do not secure our worth by seeking recognition, nor do we need to despise others in order to be faithful. The Lord teaches us to trust his judgment, his timing, and his mercy. Taking the lower place may mean releasing the need to be noticed, allowing another person honor, or admitting our dependence on grace. The God who does not abandon his people can safely be trusted with our place.

Merciful God, you do not abandon your people, and your gifts and calling remain firm. Teach me to rest in your faithfulness instead of seeking importance or praise. Give me the humility of Jesus, meek and humble of heart, so that I may gladly take the place of service and leave my honor in your hands. When my footing is uncertain, steady me with your mercy. Keep me from judging others or imagining that I stand above them. Form in me a quiet confidence that trusts your wisdom and welcomes the good of every person. Amen.