Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Luke 12: 39-48
October 22, 2025 | Wednesday

Today’s Gospel

Pay attention to this: If the master of the house had known at what time the thief would come, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

Peter said, “Lord, did you tell this parable only for us, or for everyone?” And the Lord replied, “Imagine, then, the wise and faithful steward, whom the master sets over his other servants, to give them wheat at the proper time. Fortunate is this servant if his master, on coming home, finds him doing his work. Truly, I say to you, the master will put him in charge of all his property.

But it may be that the steward thinks, ‘My Lord delays in coming,’ and he begins to abuse the male servants and the servant girls, eating and drinking and getting drunk. Then the master will come on a day he does not expect, and at an hour he doesn’t know. He will cut him off, and send him to the same fate as the unfaithful.

The servant who knew his master’s will, but did not prepare and do what his master wanted, will be soundly beaten; but the one who does unconsciously what deserves punishment, shall receive fewer blows. Much will be required of the one who has been given much, and more will be asked of the one who has been entrusted with more.

Today’s Reflection

Jesus explicitly reminded us in the Gospel to always be vigilant. It points out our readiness despite what will happen in our lives. Our faith must always be steadfast to the challenges and adversities we face. The image of the watchful servant implies our readiness for the outcome of life as being dependent on God. It considers that this preparedness is returning the favor to be rewarded by God for salvation.

/Vulnerasti, 2025