Daily Readings - Thu Nov 13 2025
Luke
20Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation,21nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."22Then he said to his disciples, "The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.23Men will tell you, 'There he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do not go running off after them.24For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other.25But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on the nature of wisdom and the kingdom of God. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom describes wisdom as a divine spirit that permeates all creation, pure and life-giving. It is the essence of God’s goodness, present everywhere and in everyone, guiding those who seek it. The Gospel reading from Luke shifts our focus to Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God. He tells the Pharisees that the kingdom is not something to be observed with a specific time or place, but rather it is already present within them and among them.
The connection between these readings lies in their emphasis on the interior and mysterious nature of divine presence. Wisdom is not just knowledge but a living spirit that transforms us from within. Similarly, the kingdom of God is not a future event or a distant reality but a present reality that dwells in the hearts of believers. Jesus warns against looking for signs or external markers, urging us instead to cultivate an inner awareness of God’s presence in our lives.
As we reflect on these readings, let us ask ourselves: Do we seek God in the right places? Are we open to encountering divine wisdom in the everyday moments and challenges of our lives? The kingdom of God is not something we will find by chasing after it; it is already here, in the love we share, the compassion we show, and the peace we cultivate in our hearts. Let us strive to live with this awareness, trusting that God’s wisdom and grace are always at work within us, guiding us toward His will.