Daily Readings - Thu Aug 25 2022

1 Corinthians

1Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:8Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Matthew

42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.47Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;49And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;50The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall 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.