Daily Readings - Sat Oct 04 2025
Baruch
5Be ever more peaceful in soul, O people of God, the memorial of Israel6You have been sold to the nations, not into destruction, but because of this, in resentment, you provoked God to wrath, and so you have been delivered to adversity7For you have exasperated him who made you, the eternal God, by sacrificing to evil spirits, and not to God8For you have forgotten God, who nurtured you, and you have saddened Jerusalem, your nurse9For she saw the wrath of God approaching you, and she said, "Listen, region of Zion, for God has brought upon me great sorrow10For I have seen the captivity of my people, my sons and daughters, which the Eternal has led over them11For I nurtured them with joy, but I sent them away with weeping and sorrow12Let no one rejoice over me, a widow and a desolation, for I am forsaken by many because of the sins of my sons, because they strayed from the law of God27Be ever more peaceful in soul, sons, and call out to the Lord, for you will be remembered by him who led you away28For as much as you thought to go astray from God, ten times as much again he will require of you when converting29For he who led you into evil, he himself will again lead you to eternal happiness with your salvation.
Luke
17Then the seventy-two returned with gladness, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us, in your name.18And he said to them: "I was watching as Satan fell like lightning from heaven19Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the powers of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you20Yet truly, do not choose to rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.21In the same hour, he exulted in the Holy Spirit, and he said: "I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones. It is so, Father, because this way was pleasing before you22All things have been delivered to me by my Father. And no one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and those to whom the Son has chosen to reveal him.23And turning to his disciples, he said: "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see24For I say to you, that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things that you see, and they did not see them, and to hear the things that you hear, and they did not hear them.
Sermon
In today's readings, we encounter two profound messages that guide us in our spiritual journey. The first reading from Baruch paints a picture of sorrow and exile, urging the people to remember God's nurturing love despite their captivity. It serves as a call to return to God, emphasizing that true peace comes from Him. The second reading from Luke shifts our focus to Jesus, who reminds His disciples that their joy should not stem from earthly power but from the fact that their names are written in heaven. He praises the Father for revealing divine truths to the humble, highlighting the importance of humility and faith.
Both readings beautifully intertwine, teaching us about trust and humility. Baruch illustrates the consequences of turning away from God, while Luke reveals the rewards of remaining faithful. Together, they remind us that our strength lies not in our abilities but in our relationship with God. They encourage us to seek joy in spiritual blessings and to approach life with humility, recognizing that true wisdom comes from God.
In our daily lives, let us remember that our ultimate joy should be in our connection with God. May we remain humble, grateful for the spiritual truths revealed to us, and trust in God's providence. Let us find strength in His love and guidance, ensuring that our hearts remain focused on heavenly treasures.