This Week’s Readings

Readings

SUNDAY 20th September 2026

For you to read, to reflect on and to lead your prayer

Isaiah 55:6-9

The prophet Isaiah is reminding the people of the gulf that exists between their way of life, their ethics and those of God. The call of the prophet is to return to God so that they may better reflect God’s way.

Philippians 1:20-24, 27

St Paul, who would have been familiar with the prophets, reflects on how in Christ means we better partake in the ways and thoughts of God; the divine life.

Matthew 20:1-16

The gospel parable draws a distinction between our view of natural justice and that of God’s. God desires all who wish to labour in his vineyard to receive the fullness of life with and in him.