Catholic Homily for October 5, 2025
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Faith as Small as a Seed, Humility as Deep as Service
A father once gave his little daughter a packet of seeds. She looked at them with disappointment and asked, “That’s it? Just these tiny things?” The father smiled and said, “Plant one and wait.” A few weeks later, the girl ran into the house, shouting with excitement. The seed had sprouted into a green stem, alive and full of promise. She couldn’t believe that something so small could bring such wonder.
Faith is like that. We often look at our prayers, our acts of kindness, or our perseverance in trials and wonder if they matter. Yet Jesus reminds us today that even the smallest seed of faith, when entrusted to God, can accomplish what seems impossible.
In Luke 17:5-10, the apostles ask Jesus, “Increase our faith!” They feel the weight of discipleship and want more faith to meet the challenge. Jesus responds, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”
He then tells a short parable about servants. After working in the field, a servant does not expect thanks for doing his duty. Instead, he simply says, “We are unworthy servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.”
Two truths emerge: First, faith need not be enormous; even a little, when genuine, unleashes God’s power. Second, discipleship requires humility. Faith is not about pride in what we accomplish, but about trusting God and serving Him with a humble heart.
The Old Testament often highlights how God uses what is small to achieve greatness. In Judges 7, Gideon wins victory not with a mighty army but with a small, faithful band chosen by God. In 1 Kings 19, God’s presence is not in the earthquake or fire but in a gentle whisper.
Psalm 131 beautifully echoes today’s Gospel: “I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother.” Faith is not about power but about resting in God with trust.
The New Testament continues this theme. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” True faith is not measured by size but by surrender.
St. Augustine wrote, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of faith is to see what you believe.” His words remind us that faith often looks small and hidden, yet it prepares us for eternal vision.
St. Therese of Lisieux lived this Gospel through her “little way.” She once said, “Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.” Her mustard-seed faith blossomed into great love, not by extraordinary deeds, but by small acts done with trust.
Pope Benedict XVI reflected that faith is not “a possession we keep,” but “a journey in which we entrust ourselves to God.” Like St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast we celebrated yesterday, the saints show us that humility and faith walk hand in hand.
Living the Gospel in Daily Life
Many of us feel like the apostles—our faith is too small. Parents worry about raising children in a confusing world. Workers feel overwhelmed by pressure and uncertainty. Students doubt their ability to handle challenges. Those struggling with illness or loss wonder if they can keep going.
The Gospel gives hope: your little faith is enough if you place it in God’s hands. A simple prayer before work, a patient response to a family member, an act of kindness to a neighbor—all these are mustard seeds. God sees them, and He can use them to move “mulberry trees” in ways we cannot imagine.
The second part of the Gospel invites us to live our faith with humility. In family life, we may do countless small tasks unnoticed: cooking meals, paying bills, offering encouragement. At work, we may labor faithfully without recognition. Jesus tells us that true discipleship is not about seeking praise but about serving with love. Our reward is not applause but the joy of knowing our names are written in heaven.
Challenge from Today’s Gospel
Jesus’ words also challenge us. Faith is not about comfort or entitlement. If we wait until our faith feels strong enough, we may never act. God asks us to trust Him with the little we already have.
The parable of the servant warns against pride. Discipleship is not bargaining with God—“I did this, now You owe me.” Faith is not measured in achievements but in obedience. The challenge is to ask: Am I serving God for recognition, or simply out of love?
Today’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, take my little faith and make it fruitful. Teach me to trust You in small things and to serve You with humility. May I never seek recognition but only the joy of belonging to You. Amen.
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