Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The reward of humility Reading I: Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18 (the God of justice) Reading II: 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18 (reward for fidelity) Gospel: Luke 18:9–14 (the Pharisee and the tax collector) Key Passage: All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) Adult: When have you felt self-satisfied in observing the mistakes of others? What should we remember at such times? Child: Have you ever thought you were better than someone else? What is the problem with such thoughts?