Gospel: October 12, 2025
October 12, 2025 (Sunday)
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalter: Week 4 / (Green)
Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
1st Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17
So Naaman went down to the Jordan where he washed himself seven times as Elisha had ordered. His skin became soft like that of a child and he was cleansed. Then Naaman returned to the man of God with all his men. He entered and said to him, “Now I know that there is no other God anywhere in the world but in Israel. I ask you to accept these gifts from your servant.” But Elisha answered, “I swear by the Lord whom I serve, I will accept nothing.” And however much Naaman insisted, Elisha would not accept his gifts. So Naaman told him, “Since you refuse, let me get some sacks of soil from your land the amount that two mules can carry. I shall use it to build an altar to the Lord, for I shall not offer sacrifices to any other god but him.
2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Remember Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, Jesus, son of David, as preached in my gospel. For this gospel I labor, and even wear chains like an evildoer, but the word of God is not chained. And, so, I bear everything, for the sake of the chosen people, that they, too, may obtain the salvation given to us, in Christ Jesus, and share eternal glory. This statement is true: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him; If we endure with him, we shall reign with him; If we deny him, he will also deny us; If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus passed through Samaria and Galilee, and as he entered a village, 10 lepers came to meet him. Keeping their distance, they called to him, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” Jesus said to them, “Go, and show yourselves to the priests.” Then, as they went on their way, they found they were cured. One of them, as soon as he saw that he was cleansed, turned back, praising God in a loud voice; and throwing himself on his face before Jesus, he gave him thanks. This man was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked him, “Were not all 10 healed? Where are the other nine? Did none of them decide to return and give praise to God, but this foreigner?” And Jesus said to him, “Stand up and go your way; your faith has saved you.”
Lectio Divina:
“To become more aware of God’s presence.”
Read: Naaman is cured of his leprosy in the Jordan, and he praises God. Saint Paul describes his missionary efforts to bring the message of salvation to people. Christ heals the 10 lepers and yet only one returns to praise God.
Reflect: Today’s readings prompt us to reflect on our awareness of God’s action in our lives. Do I see a connection between the events of the day and God’s action, or have I overlooked this? Jesus heals the 10 lepers, but only one returns. None of them fail to notice that they have been cured, but only one returns to Jesus. It’s not simply a lack of gratitude, but also a lack of awareness of God’s action in that moment. Saint Ignatius encourages us to reflect on the day through a prayer called the examen. This retrospective prayer helps us to become more aware of God’s presence and of how he helps us in both the joys and sorrows of life. This increased awareness prompts us to greater gratitude; a gratitude for those around us, for what we have in life, and for God’s constant loving care.
Pray: Spend time today giving thanks to God for his blessings.
Act: Show gratitude to someone who has helped you. They, too, are a blessing from God.
