Daily Readings - Tue Oct 28 2025
Ephesians
19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,21in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.22In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Luke
12In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.13And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:14Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew,15and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,16and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.17And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon,18who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.19And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
Sermon
In today's readings, we are reminded of our identity as part of God's household and the mission we are called to undertake. The first reading from Ephesians 2:19-22 highlights that we are no longer strangers but citizens in God's household, built on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone. This passage emphasizes unity and our role as living stones in God's temple, where we are called to live in harmony and support one another.
The Gospel from Luke 6:12-19 illustrates Jesus' ministry, beginning with His all-night prayer before selecting the twelve Apostles. This moment marks the establishment of His mission, as He then heals a multitude, demonstrating His divine power and compassion. This passage shows Jesus as the center of the church's mission, calling us to follow His example in reaching out to others with love and healing.
These readings connect by emphasizing community and mission. Ephesians focuses on our identity as the church, while Luke shows the church in action through Jesus' healing ministry. Together, they remind us that we are part of a living temple, called to live in unity and to share God's love with the world.
In our daily lives, we are called to embody this unity and mission. We should strive to support one another and reach out to those in need, just as Jesus did. By living as living stones, we contribute to the vibrant community of God's temple, reflecting His love and compassion.
Let us reflect on our role in the church and the world. May we be inspired by Jesus' example to live in unity and to share His healing love with all we meet.