Daily Readings - Fri Nov 14 2025
Luke
26And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.27They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.30Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.31In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.32Remember Lot's wife.33Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.34I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.36Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.37And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we are reminded of the importance of recognizing God’s presence in our lives and staying vigilant in our faith. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom critiques those who fail to see God’s hand in creation, instead worshipping the created world rather than the Creator. This passage serves as a caution against idolatry, whether in the form of false gods or the distractions of the material world. The context of this reading is likely a reflection on the human tendency to forget God, even when surrounded by the beauty and wonder of His creation.
The Gospel from Luke complements this theme by emphasizing the need for readiness and faithfulness. Jesus uses the examples of Noah’s flood and the destruction of Sodom to illustrate how sudden and unexpected God’s judgment can be. He warns against becoming so consumed by daily life that we neglect our spiritual preparedness. The context here is Jesus’ teaching about the end times, urging His followers to stay alert and focused on what truly matters. Both readings, though from different parts of Scripture, share a common message: the importance of seeking God and remaining faithful amidst the distractions and challenges of life.
Applying this to our daily lives, we are called to cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence in all things. Just as the people in the first reading failed to recognize the Creator in creation, we too can become blind to God’s work in our lives. We must not let the busyness of the world distract us from what is eternal. The moral lesson here is clear: seek God earnestly, stay vigilant in your faith, and do not let the things of this world take your eyes off Him. Let us pray for the grace to see God in all things and to remain faithful, even when the challenges of life seem overwhelming.