Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Luke 9: 57-62
October 1, 2025 | Wednesday

Today’s Gospel

As they went on their way, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another, Jesus said, “Follow me!” But he answered, “Let me go back now, for, first, I want to bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their dead; as for you, leave them, and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Another said to him, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family.” And Jesus said to him, “Whoever has put his hand to the plow, and looks back, is not fit for the kingdom of God.”

Today’s Reflection

As we celebrate today, the memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux, commonly known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus, sets us an example of her unwavering commitment to following Christ. As the Gospel indicates, following Christ requires our dedication and willingness to endure hardships without looking to our distractions in this world. The life of St. Therese of Lisieux and the Gospel challenges us to make sacrifices to follow Christ more fully for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

/Vulnerasti, 2025