Daily Readings | November 10, 2026
Today's Readings
- Epistle: ST. PAUL’S FIRST LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 4:9–16
- Gospel: LUKE 12:42–48
- Saint of the Day: Holy Apostles Erastus, Sosipater, Olympas, Rodion, Quartus, and Tertius
- Fast: NO FAST
Epistle of the Day
Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
Gospel of the Day
LUKE 12:42–48
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes will find so doing. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. But if that servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming, ‘ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk, the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will punish him, and put him with the unfaithful. And that servant who knew his master’s will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating. But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.
Gospel Reflection
In this Gospel, Jesus teaches us about the importance of being faithful, responsible, and prepared to serve God at all times. He tells the story of a servant who is entrusted with caring for his master’s household. The faithful servant continues fulfilling his responsibilities even when his master is away, while the unfaithful servant becomes careless and mistreats others. Jesus reminds us that true faithfulness is shown through our actions, especially when no one is watching. We are called to remain obedient to God and carry out our responsibilities with honesty, kindness, and love.
Jesus also warns that those who are given greater knowledge and responsibility will be held more accountable for their actions. The servant who understands his master’s wishes but deliberately ignores them faces greater consequences than someone who acts without knowing. This teaches us that the more we understand God’s teachings, the greater our responsibility to live according to them. Our blessings, abilities, and opportunities are gifts from God, and He expects us to use them wisely rather than selfishly.
The main message of this Gospel is that God calls us to be faithful stewards of everything He has entrusted to us. Jesus reminds us that our time, talents, knowledge, and responsibilities should be used to serve Him and help others. Rather than becoming careless or taking His blessings for granted, we should live each day with humility, gratitude, and readiness. Through faithfulness, compassion, and obedience, we prepare our hearts for Christ and demonstrate our love for Him.
Saint of the Day
Holy Apostles Erastus, Sosipater, Olympas, Rodion, Quartus, and Tertius
The Holy Apostles Erastus, Sosipater, Olympas, Rodion, Quartus, and Tertius lived during the first century and were disciples and fellow workers of Saint Paul the Apostle. They devoted their lives to spreading the Gospel, strengthening the early Church, and guiding others toward Christ. Several of them are mentioned by Saint Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
Saint Erastus served as a city treasurer and was remembered by Saint Paul in his letter to the Romans. Alongside the other apostles, he was among the faithful Christians who supported the growth of the early Church.
Saint Sosipater, originally from Achaia, became Bishop of Iconium. He faithfully served the Christian community there, guiding believers and strengthening their faith until his repose.
Saint Olympas was a companion of Saint Peter, while Saint Rodion, also called Herodion, was a relative of Saint Paul. Rodion had served as Bishop of Patras before traveling to Rome with Saint Peter. Both Olympas and Rodion remained steadfast in their faith and were beheaded on the same day and at the same hour that Saint Peter was crucified.
Saint Quartus endured great suffering for his devotion to Christ. Despite persecution, he continued preaching the Gospel and brought many pagans to the Christian faith. He later became Bishop of Beirut, where he peacefully fell asleep in the Lord.
Saint Tertius assisted Saint Paul by writing down the Epistle to the Romans as Paul dictated it. He later became the second Bishop of Iconium, where he faithfully served the Church until his repose.
Through their faith, courage, and dedication to spreading the Word of God, these holy apostles helped establish and strengthen the early Christian Church. Their lives remind us that serving Christ requires humility, perseverance, and a willingness to share His teachings with others, even during times of suffering and persecution.
