Daily Readings - Thu Nov 13 2025
Luke
20Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed,21nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or 'There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."22And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.23And they will say to you, 'Look, there!' or 'Look, here!' Do not go out or follow them.24For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.25But 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.