Daily Readings - Sun Oct 05 2025
Habakkuk
2And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.4Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
2 Timothy
6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;13Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.14That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Luke
5And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.6And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.7But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?8And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?9Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.10So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we encounter powerful messages about faith, trust, and humble service. The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God in frustration, questioning why injustice and violence persist. God’s response is not an immediate solution but a call to patience and trust, assuring us that the vision of justice will unfold in its time. This reminds us that our timeline is not God’s timeline, and true faith requires waiting and perseverance.
In the second reading from 2 Timothy, St. Paul encourages Timothy to embrace his faith boldly, without fear or shame. He reminds him that the Holy Spirit within him is a source of strength and love, empowering him to live out the Gospel. This passage challenges us to reflect on how we share our faith in the world—do we do so with courage and love, or do we let fear hold us back?
The Gospel from Luke deepens this reflection. Jesus teaches the disciples that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains. Yet, he also reminds them that faith is not about seeking recognition or reward but about humble service. Using the example of a servant who simply does their duty, Jesus invites us to embrace a life of selfless obedience to God’s will.
These readings call us to live with patience, trust, and humility. In a world that often values instant gratification and self-promotion, we are reminded that true faith is about waiting on God, trusting in His plan, and serving others without expecting anything in return. Let us ask ourselves: Are we willing to trust God even when the answers don’t come quickly? Are we living our faith with courage and love? And are we serving others with humility, recognizing that we are merely doing what is required of us? May we allow these questions to shape our hearts and actions today.