📖 Readings for October 7, 2025
First Reading – Jonah 3:1-10 Catholic Online+2Catholic Daily Readings+2
*The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Set out to the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” Jonah obeyed and went to Nineveh, which was a very large city. He proclaimed: “Forty days more and Nineveh shall be overthrown.” The people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, wore sackcloth, from the greatest to the least. When the king heard, he rose from his throne, took off his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. He then issued a decree: “Let man and beast alike, herd and flock, not taste anything, nor let them drink; let all turn from evil ways and from the violence of their hands. Who knows if God may repent and turn from his burning wrath, so that we do not perish?” God saw their works—that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil he had threatened.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 Catholic Online+1
R. From the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication.
If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered.
O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD is kindness, and with him is plenteous redemption; and he will redeem Israel from all their sins.
Alleluia – Luke 11:28 (verse before Gospel) Catholic Daily Readings+1
Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.
Gospel – Luke 10:38-42 Catholic Gallery+1
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his word. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken from her.”
🌟 Verse of the Day
“Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken from her.” — Luke 10:42
Reflection
I. Introduction
Today’s feast of Our Lady of the Rosary invites us to deepen our devotion, humility, and trust. The readings speak of repentance, listening, and the choice between anxious service and contemplative presence. Mary sits at Christ’s feet and receives—reminding us of where our priorities should lie.
II. The Gospel and Its Context
In Luke 10:38-42, Martha is busy serving, anxious about many things; Mary sits in stillness and listens. Jesus gently tells Martha that Mary has chosen the “better part” — the gift of communion with Him that cannot be taken away. In the context of Our Lady of the Rosary, we see Mary’s intimacy with Christ, meditating on His mysteries in prayer, choosing contemplation over distraction.
III. Connection with the First Reading and Psalm
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In Jonah, Nineveh’s swift repentance under threat of destruction shows that turning back to God is urgent and life-giving.
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The Psalm is a cry from the depths, trusting in God’s mercy and forgiveness.
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These readings bring out themes of humility, conversion, listening, and trust—threads that tie beautifully to Mary’s posture of receptivity in the Gospel.
IV. Deeper Reflections
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We often confuse busyness with faithfulness. But Mary’s model shows that the foundation of service is always rooted in being with Jesus.
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The Rosary’s power lies not merely in recitation but in contemplation—letting Mary's “yes” echo in our hearts.
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The path of conversion (Jonah) and the cry from the depths (Psalm) echo the interior life Mary lived—always repentant, always attentive.
V. Practical Applications
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Dedicate time today for quiet prayer: sit at Jesus’ feet, not just serving around Him.
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Pray the Rosary with intention, reflecting slowly on the mysteries, letting Mary lead you closer to Christ.
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When you feel overwhelmed with tasks, pause and ask: What is the “one thing” I should choose today?
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Embrace humility and repent where you have resisted God’s call. Let forgiveness flow in your heart.
VI. Conclusion
Mary’s choice to listen is not a rejection of service but its source. On this day, we honor her as one who always placed relationship with Christ above all else. May we, like her, choose the better part even amid life’s demands—calling ourselves back to the quiet presence of Jesus.
🙏 Prayer for the Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of the Rosary,
Teach me to sit with Jesus in prayer, to hear His Word deeply, and to allow it to shape my life. May I choose the better part amid my busyness and distractions. Guide me in your humility, help me in my weakness, and lead me always closer to Your Son through the mysteries of His life.
Grant also to all readers today the grace to repent, to trust, and to adore Christ with hearts open and silent. Amen.
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