Daily Catholic Mass Readings for October 28, 2025

First Reading: Ephesians 2.19-22

¹⁹Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;²⁰And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;²¹In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:²²In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Psalm 19

Psalms

Chapter 19

¹The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.²Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.³There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.⁴Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,⁵Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.⁶His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.⁷The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.⁸The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.⁹The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.¹⁰More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.¹¹Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.¹²Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.¹³Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.¹⁴Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Gospel: Luke 6.12-19

Luke

Chapter 6

¹²And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.¹³And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;¹⁴Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,¹⁵Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,¹⁶And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.¹⁷And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;¹⁸And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.¹⁹And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of 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.