Saturday, November 7, 2026
Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Lectionary 490
First Reading — Philippians 4:10–19
Philippians 4:10–11 — Paul rejoices that the Philippians have renewed their concern for him. He has learned to be content in whatever circumstances he faces.
Philippians 4:12 — Paul knows what it means to live with little and with plenty. He has learned to endure hunger, abundance, hardship, and need.
Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (KJV)
Philippians 4:14–16 — Paul praises the Philippians for supporting him during his difficulties. Even when other churches did not assist him, they faithfully shared in his needs.
Philippians 4:17–18 — Paul values not merely their gifts but the spiritual fruit of their generosity. He describes their offering as a pleasing sacrifice to God.
Philippians 4:19 — God will supply their needs according to His glorious riches in Jesus Christ.
Paul reminds the first-century believers that their strength and contentment come from Christ, while their generosity demonstrates a living faith.
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 112:1b–2, 5–6, 8a, 9
Response: Blessed the man who fears the Lord.
Psalm 112:1b–2 — Blessed are those who honor the Lord and delight in His commandments. Their descendants will receive blessings.
Psalm 112:5–6 — Those who are generous, lend graciously, and act with justice will remain steadfast and be remembered.
Psalm 112:8a — The faithful have steadfast hearts and do not live in fear.
Psalm 112:9 — They generously give to the poor. Their righteousness endures, and they are honored.
The psalm teaches that righteousness is demonstrated through generosity, justice, courage, and faithfulness to God.
Alleluia — 2 Corinthians 8:9
2 Corinthians 8:9 — Jesus Christ, though rich, became poor for our sake, so that through His poverty we might receive true riches.
Gospel — Luke 16:9–15
Luke 16:9 — Jesus instructs His disciples to use worldly wealth wisely in ways that have lasting spiritual value.
Luke 16:10 — Whoever is faithful in small matters can also be trusted with greater responsibilities. Dishonesty in little things reveals dishonesty in greater things.
Luke 16:11–12 — If someone cannot be trusted with earthly possessions, how can that person be entrusted with true riches?
Luke 16:11–12 — If someone cannot be trusted with earthly possessions, how can that person be entrusted with true riches?
Luke 16:13 — "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (KJV)
Luke 16:14 — The Pharisees, who loved money, hear Jesus' teaching and ridicule Him.
Luke 16:15 — Jesus warns them that they may justify themselves before other people, but God knows their hearts. What people highly esteem may be detestable in God's sight.
Jesus teaches that true faithfulness comes from the heart. Wealth and possessions must never become masters over those who belong to God.
Kingdom Connection
Paul describes the generosity of the first-century Philippian believers as an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. Their worship was expressed through faith and love rather than merely outward religious observances.
Jesus similarly challenges the Pharisees, declaring that God knows the heart, regardless of how righteous someone may appear before others.
Through the New Covenant, our true riches are found in Jesus Christ. As citizens of God's everlasting Kingdom, we are called to serve God rather than money, living generously and faithfully before Him.
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