Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Also Read: Mass Readings for 21 September 2025
First Reading: Amos 8: 4-7
Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land. (4)
The Lord God provides us yet another reminder to be generous to those around us, just as in Mt. 25:31-46; Jesus tells us to be merciful to the needy. We must not become complacent in the guise of “freedom of choice”. Every little act of ours impacts us and those around us in a profound manner. We may not realize the gravity of our actions at that time, but we must know that whatever we do on the quiet also does make a difference, whether positive or negative!
The prophecies of Prophet Amos in chapter 8:11, have come true! We see a famine for hearing the word of God. The church invites us to use the scriptures, especially the New Testament and the Psalms as our “prayer book”, following a long and sound tradition.
Therefore, let us be open to the word of God as we keep our thirst for Him, alive! Let us care for those around us as we prepare our hearts for the seeds of life to germinate and grow through the nourishment of His Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1-2, 4-6, 7-8
Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. (5-8)
Amen, Alleluia!
Second Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8
First of all then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1-4)
Today, we make a special prayer intention for our leaders. May the Leaders of all nations be blessed by God Almighty with his grace and wisdom, that they may be wise, merciful, and peace-loving. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Alleluia, Alleluia! For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13
“No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
We ask the Lord God to grant us the wisdom today, to discern whom and what we serve in our lives. When we reflect on our daily actions, we will know how and when we need to amend our ways!
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen!
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