September 27, 2026
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Remaining True to God
Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair?
Ezekiel 18:25

The prophet Ezekiel in this chapter is teaching the Jews that the sins of one generation do not fall on the next. A son is not guilty of his father’s crimes, nor is a father guilty of his son’s crimes. This was not necessarily a given in ancient cultures, nor is it necessarily a given in our own.

In today’s reading, the prophet emphasizes that even when we sin, we can still repent and reform. He also warns that it is also possible to turn from doing justice to doing evil.

All of us are capable of repentance. All of us can renounce evil and turn toward the good. Likewise, even those of us who live good lives can give in to injustice.

God’s mercy is always available to us, but ultimately, we must take personal responsibility for our actions, and we must remain vigilant that we not succumb to evil desires and turn away from God.

Father, give me the grace to always remain true to you.

- Greg Erlandson

Ezekiel 18:25-28 ✚ Psalm 25:4-9 Philippians 2:1-11 ✚ Matthew 21:28-32
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Gary
September 27, 2026 at 09:34 PM

Amen!

Salina (not in control)
September 27, 2026 at 02:01 PM

*** So what were the Jews complaining about in Ezekiel 18:25, “But you say, ‘What the Lord does isn’t fair.’ Listen to Me, you Israelites. What I do is always fair. What you do is not!” *** They complained about what God told them that no matter how much good they did, just one unfaithful act would make them guilty and die in Ezekiel 18:24, “Suppose a godly person stops doing what is right. And they sin. They do the same evil things a sinful person does. They do things I hate. Then they will not live. I will not...
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freeter
September 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM

Amen.

Debbie H
September 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Amen.

CBR
September 27, 2026 at 09:12 AM

If we are to believe we must listen to each parable and put it in today's world so everyone will be called to respond in there own way God bless you all Amen Amen Amen

Mike
September 27, 2026 at 09:01 AM

Father, give me the grace to always remain true to you. Amen

Pam
September 27, 2026 at 08:43 AM

Yes. I thank God for nudging me to Confession! While I still get caught up in what to say, I always walk out feeling I “glow” from the inside out! Repentance is a true blessing. Thank you Greg. God Bless Us All And All Who We Love ❣️

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