Faith Today

October 3, 2026

True Joy in Gods Wisdom and Grace

“Rejoice instead that your names are written in heaven.”
Luke 10:20

Today's Reflection

Dear Brothers and Sisters, as we hear today about Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelas Maduro, pleading guilty to corruption, we are reminded how power can be misused and how brokenness can wound societies. The readings urge us to look beyond earthly power and achievements, and to remember that real worth comes from humility, repentance, and doing what is right. Like Job, or the disciples, we are called not to glory in power or success, but to rejoice in being part of Gods story and to restore what is broken with wisdom and grace.

Coping

The story of Job teaches us that even in the midst of suffering and confusion, we can trust that Gods plans are wiser than our own. When faced with hard news or adversity, todays readings remind us to seek understanding, remain humble, and rest in the knowledge that God is ultimately good.

Family

Jobs later life was marked by restoration and blessing for his family, showing that God cares about the wellbeing of households and generations. Through faith, patience, and the willingness to forgive and grow, we can foster stronger, more loving families.

Community

When Jesus sent out his followers, he emphasized rejoicing not in personal power, but in being included as part of Gods family. Our communities thrive when we serve together, uplift each other, and celebrate the simple blessings of being known and loved by God.

Today's Readings

First Reading · Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-16

[1] This was the answer Job gave to Yahweh: [2] I know that you are all-powerful: what you conceive, you can perform. [3] I was the man who misrepresented your intentions with my ignorant words. You have told me about great works that I cannot understand, about marvels which are beyond me, of which I know nothing. [5] Before, I knew you only by hearsay but now, having seen you with my own eyes, [6] I retract what I have said, and repent in dust and ashes. [12] Yahweh blessed Job's latter condition even more than his former one. He came to own fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen and a thousand she-donkeys. [13] He had seven sons and three daughters; [14] his first daughter he called 'Turtledove', the second 'Cassia' and the third 'Mascara'. [15] Throughout the land there were no women as beautiful as the daughters of Job. And their father gave them inheritance rights like their brothers. [16] After this, Job lived for another one hundred and forty years, and saw his children and his children's children to the fourth generation.

Psalm · Psalms 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130

[66] Teach me judgement and knowledge, for I rely on your commandments. [71] It was good for me that I had to suffer, the better to learn your judgements. [75] I know, Yahweh, that your judgements are upright, and in punishing me you show your constancy. [91] Through your judgements all stands firm to this day, for all creation is your servant. [125] Your servant am I; give me understanding and I shall know your instructions. [130] As your word unfolds it gives light, and even the simple understand.

Gospel · Luke 10:17-24

[17] The seventy-two came back rejoicing. 'Lord,' they said, 'even the devils submit to us when we use your name.' [18] He said to them, 'I watched Satan fall like lightning from heaven. [19] Look, I have given you power to tread down serpents and scorpions and the whole strength of the enemy; nothing shall ever hurt you. [20] Yet do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you; rejoice instead that your names are written in heaven.' [21] Just at this time, filled with joy by the Holy Spirit, he said, 'I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to little children. Yes, Father, for that is what it has pleased you to do. [22] Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.' [23] Then turning to his disciples he spoke to them by themselves, 'Blessed are the eyes that see what you see, [24] for I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see, and never saw it; to hear what you hear, and never heard it.'