Daily Readings - Thu Nov 13 2025

Wisdom

22For in her is the spirit of understanding: holy, singular, manifold, subtle, perceptive, lively, chaste, reliable, gracious, loving, good, astute, who forbids nothing beneficial23humane, kind, steadfast, trustworthy, secure, having all virtue, watching for all things and grasping all things with a pure and most delicate understanding of spirit24For wisdom is more active than all active things, yet she reaches everywhere because of her purity25For she is a breath of the virtue of God and a genuine emanation from the purity of the almighty God, and therefore nothing unclean can invade her26Indeed, she is the brightness of eternal light, and the unspotted mirror of the majesty of God, and the image of his goodness27And though she is one, she can do all things; and, unchanging in herself, she renews all things, and throughout the nations she conveys herself to holy souls, establishing them as friends and prophets of God28For God loves none but those who dwell with wisdom29For she is more spectacular than the sun, and above the array of all the stars; compared with the light, she is found to be before it30Indeed, after her comes night, but wisdom will not be overcome by malice
1Thus, she reaches mightily from one end all the way to the other, and she orders all things sweetly

Luke

20Then he was questioned by the Pharisees: "When does the kingdom of God arrive?" And in response, he said to them: "The kingdom of God arrives unobserved21And so, they will not say, ‘Behold, it is here,’ or ‘Behold, it is there.’ For behold, the kingdom of God is within you.22And he said to his disciples: "The time will come when you will desire to see one day of the Son of man, and you will not see it23And they will say to you, ‘Behold, he is here,’ and ‘Behold, he is there.’ Do not choose to go out, and do not follow them24For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be in his day25But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation

Sermon

In today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on the nature of wisdom and the kingdom of God. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom describes wisdom as a divine spirit that permeates all creation, pure and life-giving. It is the essence of God’s goodness, present everywhere and in everyone, guiding those who seek it. The Gospel reading from Luke shifts our focus to Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God. He tells the Pharisees that the kingdom is not something to be observed with a specific time or place, but rather it is already present within them and among them. The connection between these readings lies in their emphasis on the interior and mysterious nature of divine presence. Wisdom is not just knowledge but a living spirit that transforms us from within. Similarly, the kingdom of God is not a future event or a distant reality but a present reality that dwells in the hearts of believers. Jesus warns against looking for signs or external markers, urging us instead to cultivate an inner awareness of God’s presence in our lives. As we reflect on these readings, let us ask ourselves: Do we seek God in the right places? Are we open to encountering divine wisdom in the everyday moments and challenges of our lives? The kingdom of God is not something we will find by chasing after it; it is already here, in the love we share, the compassion we show, and the peace we cultivate in our hearts. Let us strive to live with this awareness, trusting that God’s wisdom and grace are always at work within us, guiding us toward His will.