Daily Catholic Mass Readings for November 8, 2025
First Reading: Romans 16.3-9, 16, 22-27
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.4They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.6Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.7Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.8Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord.9Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.22I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.23Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, who is the city's director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings.24Verse omitted from the New International Version25Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,26but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him--27to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
Psalm 145
1I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.2Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.3Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.4One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.5They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.6They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.7They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.8The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.9The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.10All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you.11They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,12so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.14The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.15The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.16You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.17The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.18The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.19He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.20The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.21My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.
Gospel: Luke 16.9-15
9I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.10"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.11So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?12And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own?13"No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."14The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus.15He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we encounter two powerful messages that invite us to reflect on our relationship with God and with one another. The first reading from Romans is a beautiful expression of gratitude and unity within the early Christian community. Paul greets various individuals and families, acknowledging their contributions to the faith and expressing deep appreciation for their support. This passage reminds us that the Church is not just an institution but a family bound together by love and shared purpose. The reading concludes with a doxology, a hymn of praise to God, who alone is wise and worthy of eternal glory.
The Gospel from Luke presents a different tone, as Jesus challenges us to think critically about our priorities. He urges us to use worldly resources wisely, not for selfish gain, but to build relationships that will endure beyond this life. Jesus emphasizes faithfulness in small things, teaching that our trustworthiness in little matters reflects our character in greater ones. He then confronts the temptation of greed, warning that we cannot serve both God and money. The Pharisees, who were consumed by materialism, ridicule Jesus’ words, but He reminds them—and us—that what matters most is not human approval but the judgment of God, who sees into the depths of our hearts.
These readings call us to live with integrity and purpose. The example of the early Christian community in Romans shows us the importance of gratitude, collaboration, and mutual support. We are reminded that our faith is not a solitary journey but one lived out in communion with others. From Luke, we learn the necessity of prioritizing God above all else, using the resources we have—time, talent, and treasure—to serve Him and others. Let us strive to be faithful in small ways each day, knowing that these actions shape who we are and prepare us for greater things. May we also avoid the trap of greed, instead choosing to live simply, generously, and with hearts fixed on eternal truths.