Daily Catholic Mass Readings for November 8, 2025
First Reading: Romans 16.3-9, 16, 22-27
3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus4who have risked their own necks on behalf of my life, for whom I give thanks, not I alone, but also all the churches of the Gentiles5and greet the church at their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is among the first-fruits of Asia in Christ6Greet Mary, who has labored much among you7Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow captives, who are noble among the Apostles, and who were in Christ prior to me8Greet Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord9Greet Urbanus, our helper in Christ Jesus, and Stachys, my beloved16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you22I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord23Gaius, my host, and the entire church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother24The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen25But to him who is able to confirm you according to my Gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, in accord with the revelation of the mystery which has been hidden from time immemorial26(which now has been made clear through the Scriptures of the Prophets, in accord with the precept of the eternal God, unto the obedience of faith) which has been made known among all the Gentiles27to God, who alone is wise, through Jesus Christ, to him be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen
Psalm 145
1The Praise of David himself. I will extol you, O God, my king. And I will bless your name, in this time and forever and ever2Throughout every single day, I will bless you. And I will praise your name, in this time and forever and ever3The Lord is great and exceedingly praiseworthy. And there is no end to his greatness4Generation after generation will praise your works, and they will declare your power5They will tell of the magnificent glory of your sanctity. And they will discourse of your wonders6And they will talk about the virtue of your terrible acts. And they will describe your greatness7They will shout about the memory of your abundant sweetness. And they will exult in your justice8The Lord is compassionate and merciful, patient and full of mercy9The Lord is sweet to all things, and his compassion is upon all his works10O Lord, may all your works confess to you, and let your holy ones bless you11They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and they will declare your power12so as to make known to the sons of men your power and the glory of your magnificent kingdom13Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, and your dominion is with all, from generation to generation. The Lord is faithful in all his words and holy in all his works14The Lord lifts up all who have fallen down, and he sets upright all who have been thrown down15O Lord, all eyes hope in you, and you provide their food in due time16You open your hand, and you fill every kind of animal with a blessing17The Lord is just in all his ways and holy in all his works18The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth19He will do the will of those who fear him, and he will heed their supplication and accomplish their salvation20The Lord watches over all who love him. And he will destroy all sinners21My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and may all flesh bless his holy name, in this time and forever and ever
Gospel: Luke 16.9-15
9And so I say to you, make friends for yourself using iniquitous mammon, so that, when you will have passed away, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles10Whoever is faithful in what is least, is also faithful in what is greater. And whoever is unjust in what is small, is also unjust in what is greater11So then, if you have not been faithful with iniquitous mammon, who will trust you with what is true12And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours13No servant is able to serve two lords. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will cling to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.14But the Pharisees, who were greedy, were listening to all these things. And they ridiculed him15And he said to them: "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of men. But God knows your hearts. For what is lifted up by men is an abomination in the sight of God
Sermon
In today’s readings, we encounter two powerful messages that invite us to reflect on our relationship with God and with one another. The first reading from Romans is a beautiful expression of gratitude and unity within the early Christian community. Paul greets various individuals and families, acknowledging their contributions to the faith and expressing deep appreciation for their support. This passage reminds us that the Church is not just an institution but a family bound together by love and shared purpose. The reading concludes with a doxology, a hymn of praise to God, who alone is wise and worthy of eternal glory.
The Gospel from Luke presents a different tone, as Jesus challenges us to think critically about our priorities. He urges us to use worldly resources wisely, not for selfish gain, but to build relationships that will endure beyond this life. Jesus emphasizes faithfulness in small things, teaching that our trustworthiness in little matters reflects our character in greater ones. He then confronts the temptation of greed, warning that we cannot serve both God and money. The Pharisees, who were consumed by materialism, ridicule Jesus’ words, but He reminds them—and us—that what matters most is not human approval but the judgment of God, who sees into the depths of our hearts.
These readings call us to live with integrity and purpose. The example of the early Christian community in Romans shows us the importance of gratitude, collaboration, and mutual support. We are reminded that our faith is not a solitary journey but one lived out in communion with others. From Luke, we learn the necessity of prioritizing God above all else, using the resources we have—time, talent, and treasure—to serve Him and others. Let us strive to be faithful in small ways each day, knowing that these actions shape who we are and prepare us for greater things. May we also avoid the trap of greed, instead choosing to live simply, generously, and with hearts fixed on eternal truths.