September 18, 2025. Gospel Passages: Mark 1:3-6; Luke 7:36-50 (John 12:2-7); Mark 12:41–44; Luke 10:25-37; John 6:9-10; Luke 19:1-9. Also Exodus 36:1-7; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. J2 Corinthians 8:2-8. Quoting St. Josemaría Escrivá in “The Way” Point 933 in escriva.org/en/camino/933. Meditation with Fr. Eric Nicolai, guest priest from Toronto on "In Your Presence" on Spotify. Image: "The Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee" (or "Christ in the Home of Simon the Pharisee") by Peter Paul Rubens in the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg (Wikimedia Commons). Music: Adoramus Te, composed by Théodore Dubois. Priest's Notes: There are many places in the Bible that speak of the generosity of the people of God. In Exodus 36:1-7, we are told that Moses built the sanctuary of the temple sumptuous and grand. Mary of Bethany broke open the alabaster jar over Jesus' feet. Paul is amazed at the generosity of the Corinthians: "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."