Liturgical readings for the twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The liturgical readings for the twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time include passages from the Book of Isaiah, the Psalms, and the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.

The reading from Isaiah 45 describes the Lord addressing Cyrus, stating that he has grasped his right hand to subdue nations and open gates. The text emphasizes the sovereignty of the Lord, asserting that there is no other God.

The Responsorial Psalm calls for all lands to sing a new song to the Lord and to proclaim his glory among the nations, noting that he governs peoples with equity. The reading from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 features Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy offering thanks to God for the faith, love, and endurance of the church in Thessalonica.