Daily Mass Readings – Friday, 6 November 2026

17 Be ye followers of me, brethren, and observe them who walk so as you have our model.

18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping), that they are enemies of the cross of Christ;

19 Whose end is destruction; whose God is their belly; and whose glory is in their shame; who mind earthly things.

20 But our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ,

21 Who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory, according to the operation whereby also he is able to subdue all things unto himself.

4:1 Therefore, my dearly beloved brethren, and most desired, my joy and my crown; so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

R. (1) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

1 I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.

2 Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

4ab For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

4cd The testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

5 Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

5 Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.

2 And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.

3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.

4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

5 Therefore calling together every one of his lord’s debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?

6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly, and write fifty.

7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty.

8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.

The dishonest steward knows that his position is ending, so he acts decisively with the resources placed in his hands. Jesus does not praise his dishonesty; he points to his practical wisdom and urgency. The children of light should show at least as much seriousness in preparing for what lasts forever. Everything entrusted to us—time, ability, possessions, relationships, and opportunities to serve—is meant to be used faithfully, with our true destination in view.

Saint Paul describes that destination as heaven, where Christ will transform our lowly bodies and bring all things under his power. Until then, we are to stand firm in the Lord, keeping his word so that God’s love may reach its perfection in us. The psalm gives this journey a joyful direction: we are going up to the house of the Lord, together as his people. That hope changes the way we handle what is temporary. Rather than allowing earthly things to become our god, we can use them generously, repair what we have damaged, and make choices that strengthen communion. Faithful stewardship is wise because it remembers where we are going.

Lord Jesus, you have entrusted many gifts to my care. Give me wisdom to use them faithfully and courage to act while there is still time to choose what is good. Keep my heart from becoming captive to earthly things, and teach me to place possessions, abilities, and opportunities at the service of love. Help me repair harm where I can, share generously, and remain steadfast in you. May your word deepen your love within me as I journey with your people toward the joy of your heavenly house. Transform me by your grace and make my life a faithful offering. Amen.