Daily Catholic Reflection – September 29, 2025

The readings today remind us of the power and majesty of God, the Ancient One, whose dominion is everlasting and unassailable. Daniel's vision of the Ancient One and of the Son of Man, who receives dominion, glory, and kingship, serves as a profound reminder of the eternal nature of God's rule. It is a call for us to recognize the authority of God in our lives, to serve Him faithfully, and to trust in His eternal reign. The Son of Man, Jesus Christ, is the embodiment of this divine authority, and His kingship is not of this world but of the heavenly realm where thousands upon thousands minister to Him.

The Gospel of John further affirms the divine nature of Jesus, the Son of God, the King of Israel. Nathanael's encounter with Jesus reveals the omniscience of Christ, who saw Nathanael even before Philip called him. This encounter invites us to reflect on the presence of God in our lives. Like Nathanael, we are known by God even before we come to recognize Him. Jesus promises Nathanael, and by extension each one of us, that we will see greater things, a vision of heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. In our journey of faith, let us strive to see these greater things, to recognize God's presence in our lives, and to serve Him faithfully as part of His everlasting dominion.