Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading — Galatians 5:18–25
Galatians 5:18 — Those who are guided by the Holy Spirit are no longer under the Law.
Galatians 5:19–21 — Paul warns against sinful behaviors such as immorality, idolatry, hatred, jealousy, selfishness, divisions, and drunkenness. Those who continue in such practices will not inherit God’s Kingdom.
Galatians 5:22–23 — The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. No law stands against these qualities.
Galatians 5:24–25 — Those who belong to Christ have put their sinful passions to death. Since the Spirit gives us life, we should allow Him to guide how we live.
Paul teaches that life in Christ is directed by the Holy Spirit rather than by sinful desires.
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 1:1–2, 3, 4, 6
Response: Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.
Psalm 1:1–2 — Blessed are those who turn away from wicked influences and delight in God’s teachings, reflecting upon them continually.
Psalm 1:3 — They are like trees growing beside streams of water, producing fruit in the proper season.
Psalm 1:4 — The wicked are like dry chaff scattered by the wind.
Psalm 1:6 — God watches over the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
Alleluia — John 10:27
Jesus teaches that His sheep recognize His voice. He knows them, and they follow Him.
Gospel — Luke 11:42–46
Luke 11:42 — Jesus warns the Pharisees because they carefully give a tenth of their herbs while neglecting justice and love for God.
Luke 11:43 — Jesus rebukes their desire for honored seats in synagogues and recognition from others.
Luke 11:44 — He compares them to unmarked graves, warning that their hidden corruption can lead others astray.
Luke 11:45 — A scholar of the Law complains that Jesus’ words also criticize the religious teachers.
Luke 11:46 — Jesus condemns those teachers for placing heavy religious burdens upon people without helping them carry those burdens.
Jesus exposes the difference between outward religious appearances and genuine righteousness. God desires justice, love, humility, and obedience.
Kingdom Connection
Today’s readings reveal the difference between outward religious observance and life in God’s New Covenant Kingdom.
Paul explains to first-century believers that those led by the Holy Spirit are no longer under the Old Covenant Law.
Jesus confronts Israel’s religious leaders for emphasizing outward traditions while neglecting justice and God’s love.
In Christ’s Kingdom, the Holy Spirit produces the fruit of love, revealing the inward transformation of God’s people.
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