Catholic Homily for October 1, 2025
Hello Respected Reader, Catholic homily for today is based on Luke 9:57–62
A young man once told his father, “I want to be a musician, but first I need to secure a safe job, earn some money, and then I will follow my dream.” Years passed. The job became more demanding, the responsibilities piled up, and his dream remained on a dusty shelf. The passion never died, but it was always postponed.
How often we say, “Later, Lord… not now.” We delay what matters most because the timing feels inconvenient. Yet the Gospel challenges us to realize that God’s call is never for “someday”—it is for now.
Reflection on Luke 9:57–62
In today’s Gospel, three different people encounter Jesus and express a desire to follow Him. Their responses sound sincere, but each comes with a “but.”
- “I will follow You wherever You go, but…”
- “I will follow You, Lord, but first let me bury my father.”
- “I will follow You, Lord, but let me say farewell to my family.”
Jesus answers firmly: “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62). The central theme here is discipleship without delay. To follow Christ means trusting Him above our comfort, duties, or attachments. He does not dismiss family love or responsibility, but He points out a greater truth: when God calls, nothing else takes priority.
The radical call of discipleship echoes the Old Testament. When Elijah called Elisha in 1 Kings 19:19–21, Elisha too was plowing his field. He asked to say farewell to his parents before following. Elijah permitted it. But here Jesus sets a higher standard: His mission surpasses even Elijah’s. If Elisha could go back for a moment, Jesus shows us that His call leaves no room for hesitation.
Just as the Israelites were told not to look back when leaving Egypt (Exodus 14:10–15), discipleship demands we keep our eyes fixed forward. Looking back risks returning to slavery. Following Christ requires forward motion.
St. John Paul II once said: “The ways of the Lord are not comfortable, but we were not created for comfort. We were created for greatness.”
St. Augustine admitted his own delays in conversion with the words: “Lord, make me chaste—but not yet.” He knew the temptation to postpone holiness. But he later realized that every “not yet” risks becoming “never.”
Pope Francis reminds us: “The Christian life is a continual journey, and Jesus calls us to set out without delay, without excuses, without nostalgia.” (Homily, June 30, 2013).
Living the Gospel in Daily Life
How does this Gospel meet us in ordinary life?
- Family life: Parents often say, “When life settles down, then we’ll pray as a family.” Yet there is never a “perfect” time. Christ calls families to begin now—even if it means a short prayer before meals or a bedtime Scripture reading.
- Work and commitments: Professionals may feel too busy for Mass or service. But discipleship transforms work itself into mission when done with integrity and love.
- Personal struggles: Many think, “When I fix myself, then I’ll follow Christ.” But He calls us now, in weakness. Grace begins in imperfection.
This Gospel is a mirror. Do I have conditions attached to my discipleship? Do I tell the Lord, “Yes, but first let me…”?
Today’s Gospel remind us that the Kingdom of God is not a future dream—it is lived in the present moment. Catholic daily reflections and daily Mass readings invite us to embrace the urgency of now.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, give me the courage to follow You without hesitation. Free me from excuses and fears. May my daily choices reflect a heart that is fully Yours. Amen.
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