Daily Scriptures & Reflections

Salvation Comes to the Least Likely Candidate and at the Least Likely Moment

Isaiah 2:1–5; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:37–44

Today we begin the holy season of Advent—a season of hope, expectation, and holy waiting. Advent is not simply a countdo...

Standing Firm Before the Son of Man

Daniel 7:15–27; Luke 21:34–36

In today’s first reading, Daniel is shaken to the core by a terrifying vision—four beasts rising from the earth, represe...

The Kingdom That Does Not Pass Away

Daniel 7:1-14/Luke 21:29-33

Dear friends in Christ, As we draw near to the end of the liturgical year, the Church places before our eyes the great...

Giving Thanks Through Faithfulness

Daniel 6:11–28; Psalm 3; Luke 21:20–28

On this Thanksgiving Day, the story of Daniel in the lion’s den offers us a powerful reminder of what true gratitude loo...

A Faith That Does Not Tremble

Daniel 5:1–6, 13–14, 16–17, 23–28; Luke 21:12–19

Today’s readings confront us with the sober truth that faithfulness to God will always be tested. In the first reading,...

God’s Kingdom Will Stop Other Kingdoms

Daniel 2:31-45 / Luke 21:5-11

The Word of God today invites us to look beyond the noise of history and the rise and fall of earthly powers, and to fix...

She Gave All She Had

Daniel 1:1-6;8-20/Gospel: Luke 21:1-4

Today, the Church honors St. Andrew Dung-Lac and the 116 Vietnamese martyrs—bishops, priests, religious, and lay faithfu...

“Today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Lk 23:43)

On this final Sunday of the liturgical year, the Church lifts our gaze to Christ the Universal King—He who conquers not...

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” — St. Cecilia

1 Macc 6:1–13; Lk 20:27–40

Today the Church celebrates St. Cecilia, a third-century Roman virgin remembered for her courage, purity of faith, and u...

A Heart Prepared for God

1 Macc 4:36–37, 52–59; Canticle: 1 Chr 29:10–12; Luke 19:45–48

Today we celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary—an ancient tradition that highlights Mary’s early dedicat...

Jesus’ Tears of Love

1 Macc 2:15–29 · Psalm 50 · Luke 19:41–44

Today’s readings present two powerful images: Mattathias’ fierce fidelity in the face of persecution, and Jesus’ tender...

19 November 2025 Wednesday – 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

2 Macc 7:1, 20–31 · Luke 19:11–28 Theme: Putting into Use What God Has Given Us Today’s readings invite us to reflect...