Daily Readings - Thu Aug 25 2022
1 Corinthians
1Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes,2To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.4I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,5that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge--6even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you--7so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,8who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.9God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Matthew
42Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.43But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.44Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.45"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?46Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.47Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.48But if that wicked servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed,'49and begins to beat his fellow servants and eats and drinks with drunkards,50the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know51and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Sermon
In today's readings, we hear St. Paul expressing gratitude for the Corinthian church, acknowledging the grace and spiritual gifts they have received. He emphasizes their unity in Christ and their calling to holiness. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches about the importance of vigilance and faithfulness, using the parable of the servants to illustrate the need for preparedness for His return.
Both readings remind us of the importance of living with purpose and integrity. Paul highlights the gifts we have been given and our call to live as saints, while Jesus warns us to be ready for the unexpected, trusting in God's faithfulness. These teachings encourage us to remain faithful and responsible in our actions, knowing that our decisions have consequences.
In our daily lives, we are called to live with integrity and trust in God's strength. Let us embrace our responsibilities, remain vigilant, and trust in God's plan. By doing so, we live with purpose, ready to face whatever comes our way, secure in the knowledge of God's faithfulness and love.