Good morning good people, May the Lord give you peace and blessings in the Holy Spirit. It is 04th November 2025.
We Reflect on Romans 12:5–16 and Luke 14:15–24.
We celebrate the memorial of St. Charles Borromeo who reminded us: “Be mindful of your dignity as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Let your life be consistent with your ministry.”
Where do we find peace for our souls? In frictions or in friendship?
Gifts are meant for the service of the Body of Christ, and there is a divine purpose for every gift we have received from the Lord. We are called to aspire to use our gifts to the best of our ability for the welfare of others.
St. Paul invites us to claim the charisms within each one of us. Every person has a unique role to play in the Church. Our love for one another must help to enhance the quality of life of others by putting our gifts into active use. We must walk with others spiritually and emotionally—without dominating, pretending, or seeking recognition.
At times, people may abuse us or speak ill of us even when we do good. Yet we must never tire of doing good. When we lend our ears to evil voices, our enthusiasm to share our gifts fades away.
“Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.” (Romans 12:11–13)
The responsorial psalm intercedes, “Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.” (Psalm 130:1)
The Gospel teaches us that offering excuses to the Lord is akin to mocking Him. When we lose our sense of values, we begin to prioritize the trivial and neglect what is truly significant. Material success alone can never satisfy the soul; true contentment comes from recognizing our gifts and sharing them freely in human solidarity—beyond the barriers of mind, culture, and attitude that divide us.
May we be generous enough to place our gifts at the service of others and find blessing in that offering.
May God bless you.