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Saturday 4 October 2025 – Saint Francis of Assisi.
Readings
•First Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29.
•Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68(69):33-37 – “The Lord listens to the needy.”
•Gospel: Luke 10:17-24
Introduction.
Today, on the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, the liturgy places before us the courage to turn back to God and the joy of belonging to Him. Baruch speaks of a grieving mother who still hopes; the Psalm sings that the Lord listens to the needy; and in the Gospel, Jesus invites the returning disciples to rejoice not in power but that their names are written in heaven.
Main Point (Summary)
True joy is not in power or success but in belonging to God, whose mercy restores and writes our names in heaven. (Luke 10:20; Baruch 4:27-29)
Homily / Reflection
Baruch pictures Jerusalem as a mother urging her children to “take courage… call on God” (Bar 4:27). Even after sin and exile, God promises rescue and eternal joy.
In the Gospel, the disciples are thrilled at their authority over demons, but Jesus gently redirects them: “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven” (Lk 10:20). Success in ministry is secondary; what matters is a humble heart, like Saint Francis, who left everything to belong entirely to Christ.
Concrete Examples
•When you achieve something good (at work, school, ministry), pause to thank God rather than boast.
•In prayer, say aloud: “Lord, my joy is to belong to You,” especially when things go wrong.
•Like Saint Francis, do one small act of joyful charity for someone poor or neglected this week.
Way Forward – Living the Point
1.Begin each day recalling: “My name is written in heaven.”
2.Practise humility: value being God’s child over positions or recognition.
3.Let setbacks become chances to deepen trust and gratitude instead of discouragement.
Short Prayer
Lord Jesus, my joy is to belong to You. Write Your love deep in my heart and teach me humility and charity like Saint Francis, so that I may rejoice always that my name is written in heaven. Amen.
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Saturday 4 October 2025 – Saint Francis of Assisi.
Readings
•First Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29.
•Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68(69):33-37 – “The Lord listens to the needy.”
•Gospel: Luke 10:17-24
Introduction.
Today, on the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, the liturgy places before us the courage to turn back to God and the joy of belonging to Him. Baruch speaks of a grieving mother who still hopes; the Psalm sings that the Lord listens to the needy; and in the Gospel, Jesus invites the returning disciples to rejoice not in power but that their names are written in heaven.
Main Point (Summary)
True joy is not in power or success but in belonging to God, whose mercy restores and writes our names in heaven. (Luke 10:20; Baruch 4:27-29)
Homily / Reflection
Baruch pictures Jerusalem as a mother urging her children to “take courage… call on God” (Bar 4:27). Even after sin and exile, God promises rescue and eternal joy.
In the Gospel, the disciples are thrilled at their authority over demons, but Jesus gently redirects them: “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven” (Lk 10:20). Success in ministry is secondary; what matters is a humble heart, like Saint Francis, who left everything to belong entirely to Christ.
Concrete Examples
•When you achieve something good (at work, school, ministry), pause to thank God rather than boast.
•In prayer, say aloud: “Lord, my joy is to belong to You,” especially when things go wrong.
•Like Saint Francis, do one small act of joyful charity for someone poor or neglected this week.
Way Forward – Living the Point
1.Begin each day recalling: “My name is written in heaven.”
2.Practise humility: value being God’s child over positions or recognition.
3.Let setbacks become chances to deepen trust and gratitude instead of discouragement.
Short Prayer
Lord Jesus, my joy is to belong to You. Write Your love deep in my heart and teach me humility and charity like Saint Francis, so that I may rejoice always that my name is written in heaven. Amen.
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