Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 In today’s Gospel, Jesus praises the virtue of gratitude in the Samaritan. The healing narrative leaves behind some important lessons for us. 1.Ten lepers approach Jesus for the cure. But it only occurs to the Samaritan to acknowledge the cure and praise the Lord. The gratitude ratio […]
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10 In today’s Gospel, Jesus helps us understand discipleship as service in humility. We always think of love as a mutual responsibility. Rightly so! Nevertheless, what we come across in the Old Testament is the unrequited love of God. Oftentimes, God’s love for us is unrequited. When Jesus
Monday, November 13, 2023 Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6 In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks of spiritual stewardship. While Jesus acknowledges hindrances as common factors in our spiritual journey, he warns those who cause them through a deliberate will because it contradicts one’s responsibility of spiritual stewardship. As Christians, we should only be known as helpers and
