“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” — Psalm 24:1
A quiet place to reflect — Contemplating the day’s Gospel to steady the soul, then in the Markets journal, a read on the forces moving the major markets overnight.
The Daily Gospel · 1962 Roman Missal
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Feria · 4th class · Green vestments
Gospel · Luke 7:11–16
Sequéntia ☧ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam
At that time, Jesus went into a city called Naim; and His disciples and a large crowd went with Him. And as He drew near the gate of the town, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large gathering from the town was with her. And the Lord, seeing her, had compassion on her, and said to her, “Do not weep.”
And He went up and touched the stretcher; and the bearers stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And he who was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He gave him to his mother. But fear seized upon all, and they began to glorify God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us, and God has visited His people.”
A great prophet has risen among us, and God has visited His people. — Luke 7:16
Propers per the 1962 Roman Missal (Traditional Latin Mass), via Missale Meum. Rank: 4th class (feria — the Gospel of the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost is repeated).
The Daily Gospel · Novus Ordo Lectionary
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Lectionary 439 · White vestments
Gospel · Luke 6:20–26
Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.
Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way.
But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. But woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way.”
Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. — Luke 6:20
Gospel per the Lectionary for Mass (Ordinary Form), via USCCB. Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest — observed in the dioceses of the United States.
Faith & Free Markets pairs the day’s Gospel with a running market commentary.
The hope is to make sure that each day is properly centered in Faith first, above all else. Everything that follows is a gift from God.
In the future we will be exploring foundational principles as taught by St. Thomas, the School of Salamanca, and later the Austrian School of Economics.
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