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Daily Readings - Sat Oct 08 2022

Galatians

Chapter 3

22But Scripture has enclosed everything under sin, so that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe23But before the faith arrived, we were preserved by being enclosed under the law, unto that faith which was to be revealed24And so the law was our guardian in Christ, in order that we might be justified by faith25But now that faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian26For you are all sons of God, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus27For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have become clothed with Christ28There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither servant nor free; there is neither male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus29And if you are Christ’s, then are you the offspring of Abraham, heirs according to the promise

Luke

Chapter 11

27And it happened that, when he was saying these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts that nursed you.28Then he said, "Yes, but moreover: blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.

Sermon

In today's readings, we are reminded of the transformative power of faith and the unity it brings. The first reading from Galatians 3:22-29 explains that before the advent of faith, the law served as a guardian. However, with the arrival of faith in Christ, we are no longer confined by the law. Through baptism, we clothe ourselves in Christ, erasing distinctions of race, social status, or gender, making us one in Him. This unity is a testament to the boundless grace of God, who sees beyond earthly divisions to embrace all in His love. The Gospel from Luke 11:27-28 shifts our focus to the true source of blessings. When a woman praises Mary, Jesus redirects her attention to the spiritual realm, emphasizing that true blessedness comes from hearing and keeping God's word. This teaches us that our relationship with God is not about physical ties or outward appearances, but about our commitment to living according to His teachings. In our daily lives, these readings invite us to reflect on our priorities. Let us seek to deepen our faith and live in unity with others, recognizing that our true identity is in Christ. May we strive to keep God's word in our hearts and actions, for it is through this spiritual obedience that we find true blessings and live as one body in Christ.