"Has no one returned
to give praise to God
except this foreigner?"
Then he said to him,
"Rise and go;
your faith has
made you well."
(Luke 17:18-19)
Jesus emphasizes that the man's faith has made him well. This teaches us that faith plays a crucial role in our spiritual and physical healing.
Only one of the ten lepers who were healed returned to thank Jesus, showing us the value of expressing our gratitude for the blessings we receive. By returning to give praise to God, the healed man sets an example of how we should respond to God's blessings.
The man who returned to thank Jesus was a foreigner, which underscores the inclusivity of God's grace. It reminds us that God's love and mercy are available to all, regardless of their background or status.
These lessons inspire us to cultivate gratitude, strengthen our faith, embrace inclusivity, and always recognize God's work in our lives.
In a moment of divine embrace,
A healing touch, a gift of grace.
Ten were healed, but one returned,
With grateful heart, his spirit burned.
"Rise and go," the Savior said,
"Your faith has made you well," He led.
A simple trust, a humble plea,
Brought forth a miracle, set him free.
In faith, we find our strength and peace,
A bond with God that will not cease.
For in His love, we are made whole,
A healing balm for every soul.
So let us rise, with faith anew,
And walk the path that He leads us through.
For in His words, we find our way,
Our faith in Him, our hope each day.
Dear Lord Jesus,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and faith. We thank You for Your healing power and the miracles You perform in our lives. Just as You healed the leper and told him to rise and go, we ask for Your healing touch in our lives today.
Strengthen our faith, Lord, so that we may trust in Your promises and believe in Your power to make us whole. Help us to rise above our challenges and walk in the path You have set before us. May our faith be a testament to Your grace and mercy.
Teach us to always return to You with thanksgiving, recognizing Your hand in every blessing we receive. Let our lives be a reflection of Your love and a witness to the world of Your healing power.
In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen.
Pericope:
V: The Journey to Jerusalem: Luke's Travel Narrative
THE CLEANSING OF TEN LEPERS
Luke 17:11-19
Gospel Acclamation
In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Gospel | Luke 17:11-19
11 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him 13 and raised their voice, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” 14 And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; 16 and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? 18 Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” 19 Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.”
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