Readings for the Day

September 11, 2011 being the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time in an "A" year, the Gospel was Matthew 18:21-35, on the need to forgive 70 times 7 times, and the first reading Sirach 27:30 through 28:7, against the thirst for vengeance.  I asked the pastor of the parish whether these were the usual readings; he answered that they were, remarking that they were "challenging."