Daily Catholic Mass Readings for November 14, 2025
First Reading: Wisdom 13.1-9
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Psalm 19
1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.3There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.4Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,5which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.6It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.8The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.11By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.12Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.13Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Gospel: Luke 17.26-37
26"Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man.27People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.28"It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.29But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.30"It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed.31On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything.32Remember Lot's wife!33Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left."36Verse omitted from the New International Version37"Where, Lord?" they asked. He replied, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather."
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.