Faith & Free Markets

Gospel · Matthew 24:42–47

Lectio sancti Evangelii secundum Matthæum

At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, “Watch, for you do not know at what hour your Lord is to come. But of this be assured, that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would certainly have watched, and not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, because at an hour that you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.

Who, do you think, is the faithful and prudent servant whom his master has set over his household to give them their food in due time? Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, shall find so doing. Amen I say to you, he will set him over all his goods.”

Watch, for you do not know at what hour your Lord is to come. — Matthew 24:42

Propers per the 1962 Roman Missal (Traditional Latin Mass), via Missale Meum. Rank: 3rd class.

Gospel · Luke 12:54–59

Jesus said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does; and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south you say that it is going to be hot–and so it is. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate, make an effort to settle the matter on the way; otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the constable, and the constable throw you into prison. I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.”

You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time? — Luke 12:56

Gospel per the Lectionary for Mass (Ordinary Form), via USCCB. Weekday in Ordinary Time (optional memorial of St. John of Capistrano, Priest).