November 10, 2025 Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Daily Readings: Wisdom 1:1-7; Luke 17:1-6
The Book of Wisdom, also known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is a book of wisdom literature. Protestants consider it part of the Apocrypha. Written in Alexandria, Egypt, it dates to the late first century BCE or early first century AD. The author exhorts rulers to love righteousness and seek the Lord with sincerity of heart. Perverse thoughts are destructive. There is no room for wisdom in a deceitful soul enslaved by sin. One must cultivate a holy and disciplined spirit, leaving behind foolish thoughts and unrighteousness. God knows our innermost beings and our deepest feelings. The Spirit of the Lord has filled the world and holds all things together. Those who humble themselves and submit to God become worthy of receiving wisdom and the knowledge of God. The simple and the young will benefit greatly, while the wise will gain even deeper understanding.
The Gospel reading is a demanding one. It teaches believers not only to avoid sin but also not to become a stumbling block to others. Jesus instructs a disciple to rebuke another who sins, but one must first ensure they stand on firm moral ground. A lack of moral authority has greatly hurt Church leadership at all levels, despite genuine commitment and dedication. The ability to seek pardon and the willingness to forgive have also been lacking. Cultivating forgiveness is divine, and there should be no limit to it. The apostles humbly asked Jesus to increase their faith, and the Lord encouraged them to have faith at least the size of a mustard seed. Even a minuscule amount of such faith has the power to move the world. Thus, this passage teaches important lessons on humility, forgiveness, and faith.
Call to Action: The ability to seek pardon and the willingness to forgive are fading today. Lord, help me learn to ask for pardon whenever I hurt someone or sin against God!
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