Daily Readings - Sat Sep 27 2025

Zechariah

1And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw, and behold, a man, and in his hand was a measuring line2And I said, "Where are you going?" And he said to me, "To measure Jerusalem, so that I may see how great its width and how great its length may be.3And behold, the angel, who had been speaking with me, departed, and another angel went out to meet him4And he said to him: Hurry, speak to this young man, saying: Jerusalem will be inhabited without walls, because of the multitude of men and beasts of burden in its midst5And I will be to it, says the Lord, a wall of fire all around. And in glory, I will be in its midst10Sing praise and rejoice, daughter of Zion. For behold, I approach, and I will dwell in your midst, says the Lord11And many nations will be joined to the Lord in that day, and they will be my people, and I will dwell in your midst. And you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you

Luke

43And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father44And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: "You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.45But they did not understand this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word

Sermon

In today’s readings, we encounter powerful visions of God’s presence and the call to trust in His plan. The First Reading from Zechariah paints a vivid picture of a Jerusalem without walls, where God Himself is the protective fire around His people. This vision, given to a post-exilic community struggling to rebuild, reminds us that true security comes not from human constructs but from the divine. Zechariah’s prophecy also speaks of a future where many nations will join God’s people, highlighting the universal scope of His salvation. The Gospel from Luke shifts our focus to Jesus, who heals a boy and then speaks mysteriously to His disciples about His upcoming betrayal. While the disciples are amazed by His miracles, they fail to grasp the deeper truth of His mission—one that includes suffering and surrender. This tension between wonder and misunderstanding invites us to reflect on our own faith. Do we focus only on the miracles, the easy parts of following Christ, or do we embrace the fullness of His message, even when it challenges us? Today’s readings call us to trust in God’s plan, even when it’s difficult to understand. Like Zechariah’s vision, our lives are part of a larger story where God’s presence transforms and expands His kingdom. Like the disciples, we are invited to move beyond mere amazement to a deeper commitment. May we, in our daily lives, seek to embody this trust and openness, allowing God’s fire of love to burn brightly within us, and may we welcome all people into His embrace.