Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Friday October 10, 2025

First Reading – Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2: Priests are urged to mourn and call for a fast due to the approaching day of the LORD. This imminent day is described as dark, gloomy, and foreboding, heralded by a vast, unique force. Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 9: I wholeheartedly thank and praise the LORD. He has thwarted wicked nations, yet rules forever, judging all with justice and fairness. Gospel – Luke 11:15-26: Jesus addressed accusations of casting out demons with Beelzebul’s power, explaining a kingdom’s fall if divided. He emphasized his divine authority and warned of evil’s persistent nature.