Daily Mass Readings – Sunday, 10 October 2027

7 Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:

8 And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.

9 Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold in comparison of her, is as a little sand, and silver in respect to her shall be counted as clay.

10 I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out.

11 Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands,

R. (14) Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

12 Can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

13 Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.

R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

14 We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

15 We have rejoiced for the days in which thou hast humbled us: for the years in which we have seen evils.

R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

16 Look upon thy servants and upon their works: and direct their children.

17 And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct.

R. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

12 For the word of God is living and effectual, and more piercing than any two edged sword; and reaching unto the division of the soul and the spirit, of the joints also and the marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

13 Neither is there any creature invisible in his sight: but all things are naked and open to his eyes, to whom our speech is.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

17 And when he was gone forth into the way, a certain man running up and kneeling before him, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may receive life everlasting?

18 And Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? None is good but one, that is God.

19 Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, bear not false witness, do no fraud, honour thy father and mother.

20 But he answering, said to him: Master, all these things I have observed from my youth.

21 And Jesus looking on him, loved him, and said to him: One thing is wanting unto thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.

22 Who being struck sad at that saying, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23 And Jesus looking round about, saith to his disciples: How hardly shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God!

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?

25 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

26 Who wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be saved?

27 And Jesus looking on them, saith: With men it is impossible; but not with God: for all things are possible with God.

28 And Peter began to say unto him: Behold, we have left all things, and have followed thee.

29 Jesus answering, said: Amen I say to you, there is no man who hath left house or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my sake and for the gospel,

30 Who shall not receive an hundred times as much, now in this time; houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions: and in the world to come life everlasting.

Wisdom is received by asking for it, and it teaches us to value God’s light above health, beauty, kingdoms, and riches. The psalm gives this desire a humble form: “Fill us with your love,” so that our lives and the work of our hands may be directed by the Lord. True wisdom is not simply knowing what is good; it is allowing God’s love to become more precious than everything else.

The word of God reaches beneath appearances and discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart. That searching word stands behind Jesus’ loving gaze at the man who has kept the commandments, yet remains bound to his possessions. Jesus does not condemn him; he calls him to freedom: give to the poor, receive treasure in heaven, and follow. The man’s sorrow reveals how deeply riches can possess the one who owns them. This challenge is beyond human strength, but “all things are possible with God.” Poverty of spirit begins when we let Christ show us what we cling to and trust him enough to release it. Then even sacrifice, with its persecutions, becomes the path toward a richer life in God.

Lord God, fill us with your love and grant us the wisdom to recognize what truly matters. Let your living word search our hearts gently and truthfully, revealing every attachment that keeps us from following Christ freely. Teach us to treasure your light above wealth, comfort, honor, or security, and to remember the poor with generous hearts. When surrender seems impossible, strengthen our trust in your power. Direct the work of our hands, deepen our poverty of spirit, and make our lives a faithful offering for the sake of the Gospel. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.