Daily Readings - Fri Nov 07 2025
Romans
14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.15Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.17I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:21But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
Luke
1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.5So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Sermon
The first reading from Romans and the Gospel from Luke both invite us to reflect on the themes of responsibility, prudence, and trust in God’s providence. In Romans, St. Paul speaks of his missionary work among the Gentiles, emphasizing that his role is not to build on someone else’s foundation but to preach the Gospel where it has not been heard. He humbly acknowledges that his accomplishments are not his own but the work of Christ through him. This passage reminds us that our talents, resources, and opportunities are gifts from God, and we are called to use them wisely for the sake of others and the spread of the Gospel.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest steward, who, upon being dismissed, shrewdly secures his future by reducing the debts of his master’s clients. While the steward’s actions are morally questionable, Jesus praises his prudence, highlighting the lesson that the “sons of this age” often show more cleverness in worldly affairs than the “sons of light” do in spiritual matters. This parable challenges us to think about how we use the resources and opportunities God has given us. Are we as clever and resourceful in managing our spiritual lives as we are in our earthly affairs?
Both readings call us to reflect on our stewardship of God’s gifts. St. Paul’s missionary zeal and the steward’s prudence remind us that we are called to be responsible and wise in how we live our lives. In our daily lives, we are invited to use our talents, time, and resources in a way that honors God and serves others. Let us ask ourselves: Am I using what God has given me to build up the Kingdom of God, or am I squandering these gifts on fleeting worldly concerns? May we strive to be as diligent in our spiritual lives as we are in our earthly pursuits, trusting that God will provide for us as we seek to live faithfully in His service.