Daily Readings - Fri Nov 14 2025
Wisdom
1But all men are vain, who are not under the knowledge of God, and who, from these good things that are seen, were not able to understand he who is, nor, by paying attention to the works, did they acknowledge he who was the artisan2Instead, they had considered either the fire, or the air, or the atmosphere, or the circle of stars, or the great sea, or the sun and moon, to be the gods that rule the world3If they, being delighted by such sights, supposed them to be gods, let them know how great the Lord of them is in splendor. For he who created all things is the author of beauty4Or, if they wondered at their power and their effects, let them understand by these things, that he who created them is mightier than they are5For, by the greatness of the creation and its beauty, the creator of these will be able to be seen discernibly6Yet, up to this point, the complaint about this is lesser. For perhaps they made a mistake in this, while desiring and seeking to find God7And, indeed, having some familiarity with him through his works, they search, and they are persuaded, because the things that they are seeing are good8But, then again, neither can their debt be ignored9For, if they were able to know enough so that they could value the universe, how is it they did not easily discover the Lord of it
Luke
26And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of man27They were eating and drinking; they were taking wives and being given in marriage, even until the day that Noah entered the ark. And the flood came and destroyed them all28It shall be similar to what happened in the days of Lot. They were eating and drinking; they were buying and selling; they were planting and building29Then, on the day that Lot departed from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and it destroyed them all30According to these things, so shall it be in the day when the Son of man will be revealed31In that hour, whoever will be on the rooftop, with his goods in the house, let him not descend to take them. And whoever will be in the field, similarly, let him not turn back32Remember Lot’s wife33Whoever has sought to save his life, will lose it; and whoever has lost it, will bring it back to life34I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind35Two will be at the grindstone together. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. Two will be in the field. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind.36Responding, they said to him, "Where, Lord?37And he said to them, "Wherever the body will be, in that place also, the eagles shall be gathered together.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we are reminded of the importance of recognizing God’s presence in our lives and staying vigilant in our faith. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom critiques those who fail to see God’s hand in creation, instead worshipping the created world rather than the Creator. This passage serves as a caution against idolatry, whether in the form of false gods or the distractions of the material world. The context of this reading is likely a reflection on the human tendency to forget God, even when surrounded by the beauty and wonder of His creation.
The Gospel from Luke complements this theme by emphasizing the need for readiness and faithfulness. Jesus uses the examples of Noah’s flood and the destruction of Sodom to illustrate how sudden and unexpected God’s judgment can be. He warns against becoming so consumed by daily life that we neglect our spiritual preparedness. The context here is Jesus’ teaching about the end times, urging His followers to stay alert and focused on what truly matters. Both readings, though from different parts of Scripture, share a common message: the importance of seeking God and remaining faithful amidst the distractions and challenges of life.
Applying this to our daily lives, we are called to cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence in all things. Just as the people in the first reading failed to recognize the Creator in creation, we too can become blind to God’s work in our lives. We must not let the busyness of the world distract us from what is eternal. The moral lesson here is clear: seek God earnestly, stay vigilant in your faith, and do not let the things of this world take your eyes off Him. Let us pray for the grace to see God in all things and to remain faithful, even when the challenges of life seem overwhelming.