Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Year II
05th October 2024 (Saturday)
Psalter: Week 2
Hello Dear Brother and Sister, Welcome to the Daily Catholic Readings for October 5, 2024. Today we have an important message from God from the readings. Humility before God is a blessing for us. Today we are called to pray for Humility in our life. Come let’s dive into the Word of God for more clarity.
Daily Catholic Readings
| First Reading | Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 |
| Response | O Lord, let your face shine forth on your servant. |
| Gospel | Luke 10:17-24 |
First Reading
Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17
Job answered the Lord and said: “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” And the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. And he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys. He had also seven sons and three daughters. And he called the name of the first daughter Jemimah, and the name of the second Keziah, and the name of the third Keren-happuch. And in all the land there were no women so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance among their brothers. And after this Job lived for one hundred forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, four generations. And Job died, an old man, and full of days.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 R. (135)
R/. O Lord, let your face shine forth on your servant.
Gospel Acclamation
See Matthew 11:25
V/. Alleluia
R/. Alleluia
V/. Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little children the mysteries of the kingdom.
R/. Alleluia.
Gospel
Luke 10:17-24
At that time: The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then turning to the disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”
Today’s Reflection
Today in the Gospel, the disciples are very happy to see their ability to perform miracles. Most of the time, we too are very happy about our success and forget about the real cause of our success. We are nothing if God does not bless us with his love and mercy. When we give really importance to God’s love for us, then abundance of success, miracles are inevitable from our life. We should not be satisfied by the minimum. Abundance can be achieved by humility only.
Morning Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Thank You for the joy of knowing that my name is written in heaven. Help me to live with a heart like Saint Faustina—full of trust in Your mercy and love. May I find my true joy in being Your child and sharing Your love with those around me. Amen.
Saint of the Day: Saint Faustina Kowalska
Today, we honor Saint Faustina Kowalska, known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy. Born in Poland in 1905, Saint Faustina experienced profound mystical visions of Christ and received the message of Divine Mercy, a reminder of God’s infinite love and forgiveness for all people. She lived a life of humility, obedience, and trust in God, dedicating herself to spreading the message of mercy. Her famous diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, contains messages of hope and healing, calling people to trust in God’s boundless mercy. Through her example, we are reminded that no sin is too great for God’s forgiveness and that we are called to show mercy to others, just as God has shown mercy to us.
Daily Gratitude
Beloved Brother and Sister, Please take a moment to thank God for His mercy and the small, daily ways He works in your life. Like Saint Faustina, recognize His love in the ordinary moments and give thanks for the grace of being His child.
Thank you for joining me to reflect the Word of God with me. My Hearty Wishes for you have a fruitful and joyous day. Stay Blessed.
