Daily Readings - Sun Jun 15 2025
Proverbs
22"The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,, before his deeds of old;23I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.24When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water;25before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,26before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world.27I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,28when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,29when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.30Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,31rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.
Romans
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;4perseverance, character; and character, hope.5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
John
12"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.13But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.14He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you.15All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.
Sermon
The readings today invite us to reflect on the deep relationship between wisdom, faith, and the Holy Spirit. In the first reading from Proverbs, we encounter the personification of Wisdom, who describes herself as being present with God from the beginning of creation. Wisdom is not just an abstract concept but a living, dynamic force that delights in the creation of the world and in being with the sons of men. This passage reminds us that God’s wisdom is not something distant or incomprehensible but is intimately involved in the world and in our lives.
The second reading from Romans connects this idea of wisdom to the gift of faith. Paul explains that through faith, we have been justified and brought into a relationship of peace with God. He emphasizes that even in the midst of tribulation, we can find hope because tribulation leads to patience, patience to proving, and proving to hope. This hope is not based on wishful thinking but on the love of God that has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the guarantee of God’s presence and love in our lives, even in the midst of challenges.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks about the role of the Holy Spirit, whom he calls the Spirit of truth. The Spirit will guide us to the fullness of truth and will glorify Jesus by taking what is his and announcing it to us. This passage underscores the Spirit’s role in revealing God’s plan and truth to us. Together, these readings highlight the interconnectedness of wisdom, faith, and the Holy Spirit. Wisdom is the divine plan of God, faith is our response to that plan, and the Holy Spirit is the one who guides us, strengthens us, and reveals the truth to us.
As we reflect on these readings, we are called to trust in the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our lives. Just as Wisdom was present at the creation of the world, the Spirit is present in our lives, helping us to navigate the challenges we face. Let us embrace the hope that comes from knowing that we are not alone, for the Spirit of truth is always with us, leading us closer to God. May we, like Wisdom, find joy in being with others and may we, through faith, allow the Spirit to pour God’s love into our hearts, transforming us and drawing us deeper into the life of God.