Faith Today

September 26, 2026

Remember God in All Seasons

“The Son of man is going to be delivered into the power of men.”
Luke 9:44

Today's Reflection

Dear Brothers and Sisters, today we witness the headline about Alex Saab pleading guilty in a US corruption case, a reminder of our human frailty and the consequences of choices made. Just as Ecclesiastes points out that God will call us to account for everything, we see in real life that actions—good or bad—eventually come to light. This headline encourages us not only to seek justice but also mercy, remembering that all of us stand before God, whose wisdom and love are far greater than our own. In times of public scandal or personal disappointment, let us pray for healing, truth, and a return to integrity.

Coping

Even when we face unsettling news or the weight of our own mortality, today’s readings remind us to seek wisdom by remembering our Creator and trusting Him, especially amidst uncertainty and suffering.

Family

As we witness aging and changing times, the scriptures urge us to cherish our loved ones, guide the young with care, and nurture each other in faith—because both youth and life’s joys are fleeting, but love grounded in God endures.

Community

We are called to support one another, especially when the world feels unstable or unfair; by keeping God’s words in mind and praying for compassion, we help restore hope and purpose within our communities.

Today's Readings

First Reading · Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8

[9] Young man, enjoy yourself while you are young, make the most of the days of your youth, follow the prompting and desire of heart and eye, but remember, God will call you to account for everything. [10] Rid your heart of indignation, keep your body clear of suffering, though youth and the age of black hair are both futile. [1] Remember your Creator while you are still young, before the bad days come, before the years come which, you will say, give you no pleasure; [2] before the sun and the light grow dim and the moon and stars, before the clouds return after the rain; [3] the time when your watchmen become shaky, when strong men are bent double, when the women, one by one, quit grinding, and, as they look out of the window, find their sight growing dim. [4] When the street-door is kept shut, when the sound of grinding fades away, when the first cry of a bird wakes you up, when all the singing has stopped; [5] when going uphill is an ordeal and you are frightened at every step you take- yet the almond tree is in flower and the grasshopper is weighed down and the caper-bush loses its tang; while you are on the way to your everlasting home and the mourners are assembling in the street; [6] before the silver thread snaps, or the golden bowl is cracked, or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, or the pulley broken at the well-head: [7] the dust returns to the earth from which it came, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. [8] Sheer futility, Qoheleth says, everything is futile.

Psalm · Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17

[3] You bring human beings to the dust, by saying, 'Return, children of Adam.' [4] A thousand years are to you like a yesterday which has passed, like a watch of the night. [5] You flood them with sleep -- in the morning they will be like growing grass: [6] in the morning it is blossoming and growing, by evening it is withered and dry. [12] Teach us to count up the days that are ours, and we shall come to the heart of wisdom. [13] Come back, Yahweh! How long must we wait? Take pity on your servants. [14] Each morning fill us with your faithful love, we shall sing and be happy all our days; [17] May the sweetness of the Lord be upon us, to confirm the work we have done!

Gospel · Luke 9:43-45

[43] and everyone was awestruck by the greatness of God. But while everyone was full of admiration for all he did, he said to his disciples, [44] 'For your part, you must have these words constantly in mind: The Son of man is going to be delivered into the power of men.' [45] But they did not understand what he said; it was hidden from them so that they should not see the meaning of it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.