Catholic Homily for October 4, 2025
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True Joy Is being “belong to God”
Praise be to Jesus Christ, for ever and ever!
A young man once returned from a charity mission full of excitement. He had helped rebuild homes after a flood and was eager to share his joy. “Father,” he said, “I felt so alive helping those families. It was as though I received more than I gave.” His joy was not just about the work accomplished but about the love he experienced in serving. His story reflects what happens when God’s presence breaks into ordinary life—we are filled with joy deeper than achievement.
In today’s Gospel (Luke 10:17-24), the seventy-two disciples return to Jesus rejoicing: “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” They had seen the power of God at work through them. Jesus responds with both affirmation and correction. He confirms their authority, saying He saw Satan fall like lightning, but He shifts their focus: “Do not rejoice that the spirits are subject to you; rejoice instead that your names are written in heaven.”
The lesson is clear: our deepest joy is not in power, success, or recognition, but in belonging to God. The true gift is not what we do for Him but what He has already done for us.
The theme of God’s joy in His people is woven throughout Scripture. In Zephaniah 3:17, we read, “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty savior; He will rejoice over you with gladness.” Psalm 16 also reminds us, “You will show me the path of life, fullness of joy in Your presence.”
Jesus’ teaching echoes this truth: joy is not rooted in fleeting victories but in our eternal relationship with the Father. This connection shows why discipleship is not about pride but about trustful humility.
Today, we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, a man who embodied this Gospel. Francis was born into wealth but discovered true joy not in riches but in radical simplicity and union with Christ. He once said, “Perfect joy is not in honors, riches, or the praise of men, but in sharing the sufferings of Christ with love.”
Pope John Paul II called Francis “a living icon of Christ,” reminding the Church that joy comes when we embrace the Gospel without compromise. Pope Benedict XVI also highlighted Francis’ humility, saying he teaches us that “joy is born of the experience of God’s love.”
Living the Gospel in Daily Life
This Gospel is timely in a world that measures success by achievements, promotions, or possessions. Jesus calls us back to what matters most: being children of God.
In family life, joy is not found in how perfect our homes appear but in the love shared around the table. In school or work, joy is not measured by grades or titles alone but by integrity and kindness. In struggles, whether financial or emotional, joy is possible because our worth is not diminished by hardship—our names remain written in heaven.
Saint Francis reminds us that living simply, with gratitude for creation and compassion for others, allows God’s joy to shine. His way challenges us to ask: Am I seeking joy in fleeting things, or in the unshakable reality of God’s love?
Challenge from Today’s Gospel
Jesus’ words carry a challenge. The disciples were tempted to pride in their power. He redirects them: focus not on what you control but on God’s gift. The warning for us is similar: if we place our joy in possessions, status, or applause, we will be disappointed. But if our joy rests in God, it cannot be taken away.
The challenge is to look honestly: Where do I seek my happiness? Is it in things that pass away, or in Christ who remains?
Today’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, teach me the joy of belonging to You. Free me from pride and shallow pursuits. Like St. Francis, may I rejoice in Your love and share it with others in simplicity and peace. Amen.
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