Living Large Faith

 The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today encourage us to remain faithful in our life journey to avoid rash decisions and diversions from fullness of life.

Faith in Action

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• In the Reading from the Second Letter of John, the Presbyter encourages those who have remained faithful.
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• * [4] Some of your children: this refers to those whom the Presbyter has recently encountered, but it may also indicate the presence of false doctrine in the community: the Presbyter encourages those who have remained faithful. Walking in the truth: an expression used in the Johannine writings to describe a way of living in which the Christian faith is visibly expressed; cf. 1 Jn 1:6–7; 2:6, 11; 3 Jn 3.
• * [6] His commandments: cf. 1 Jn 3:23; 2:7–8; 4:21; obedience to the commandment of faith and love includes all others.
• * [7] The antichrist: see 1 Jn 2:18–19, 22; 4:3.
• * [8] You (plural): it is not certain whether this means the Christians addressed or includes the Presbyter, since some of the ancient Greek manuscripts and Greek Fathers have “we.”
• * [9] Anyone who is so “progressive”: literally, “Anyone who goes ahead.” Some gnostic groups held the doctrine of the Christ come in the flesh to be a first step in belief, which the more advanced and spiritual believer surpassed and abandoned in his knowledge of the spiritual Christ. The author affirms that fellowship with God may be gained only by holding to the complete doctrine of Jesus Christ (1 Jn 2:22–23; 4:2; 5:5–6). (2 John, THE SECOND LETTER OF JOHN | USCCB, n.d.)
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• Psalm 119 praises God for giving such splendid laws and instruction for people to live by.
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• * [Psalm 119] This Psalm, the longest by far in the Psalter, praises God for giving such splendid laws and instruction for people to live by. The author glorifies and thanks God for the Torah, prays for protection from sinners enraged by others’ fidelity to the law, laments the cost of obedience, delights in the law’s consolations, begs for wisdom to understand the precepts, and asks for the rewards of keeping them… Each verse contains one word for “instruction.” The translation here given attempts to translate each Hebrew word for “instruction” with the same English word. There are, however, nine words for “instruction,” not eight, so the principle of a different word for “instruction” in each verse cannot be maintained with perfect consistency. The nine words for “instruction” in the translation are: law, statute, commandment, precept, testimony, word, judgment, way, and promise. (Psalms, PSALM 199 | USCCB, n.d.)
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• In the Gospel of Luke Jesus reassures the faithful about the Day of the Son of Man.
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• * [17:20–37] To the question of the Pharisees about the time of the coming of God’s kingdom, Jesus replies that the kingdom is among you (Lk 17:20–21). The emphasis has thus been shifted from an imminent observable coming of the kingdom to something that is already present in Jesus’ preaching and healing ministry. Luke has also appended further traditional sayings of Jesus about the unpredictable suddenness of the day of the Son of Man, and assures his readers that in spite of the delay of that day (Lk 12:45), it will bring judgment unexpectedly on those who do not continue to be vigilant.
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• * [17:21] Among you: the Greek preposition translated as among can also be translated as “within.” In the light of other statements in Luke’s gospel about the presence of the kingdom (see Lk 10:9, 11; 11:20) “among” is to be preferred.
• * [17:36] The inclusion of Lk 17:36, “There will be two men in the field; one will be taken, the other left behind,” in some Western manuscripts appears to be a scribal assimilation to Mt 24:40. (Luke, CHAPTER 17 | USCCB, n.d.)
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• Cindy Costanzo asks “Are we spiritually prepared or not?” In biblical history the sudden voice of God or appearance of Christ has occurred abruptly and without warning - how do I stay vigilant and ready?
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• How do I amidst my ordinary daily routines of work, kids, family, obligations remain spiritually ready and prepared?... 
• How do I keep my identity in Christ and not in my job title/position, place in society or on my material assets, security and comforts?...
• How do I let go of self-preservation - and stop micromanaging, obsessing over the future, fighting to be in control, worrying about when and where the next bad thing will happen....
• How do I build genuine, organic relationships that can grow and evolve? How do I let go of the fear of rejection, the loneliness, rigid expectations, the need to change people, or putting on a ‘mask’ to hide my true self....
• How do I recognize the grace in every moment and see change as a pruning process understanding transitions occur with every decade of life....
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• A beautiful Reflection by the Henri Nouwen Society captured my thoughts well for today’s scripture and reflection:
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• “Life is God’s initiative and can end or change suddenly unexpectedly; and unpredictably; when we humans are ready to give up hope and resign ourselves to inevitability; God intervenes and reveals completely new beginnings; The resurrection of Jesus is God’s sign breaking through every form of human fatalism and despair,” (Costanzo, n.d.)
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• Don Schwager quotes “Those working in the field are sowing the Word of God,” by Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 A.D.
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• "'He that will be on the housetop, do not let him go down. He that will be in the field, do not let him turn back.' How may I understand what is the field unless Jesus himself teaches me? He says, 'No one putting his hand to the plough (plow) and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God' (Luke 9:62). The lazy person sits in the farmhouse, but the industrious person plants in the field. The weak are at the fireplace, but the strong are at the plough. The smell of a field is good, because the smell of Jacob is the smell of a full field (Genesis 27:27). A field is full of flowers. It is full of different fruits. Plough your field if you want to be sent to the kingdom of God. Let your field flower, fruitful with good rewards. Let there be a fruitful vine on the sides of your house and young olive plants around your table (Psalm 127:3). Already aware of its fertility, let your soul, sown with the Word of God and tilled by spiritual farming, say to Christ, 'Come, my brother, let us go out into the field' (Song of Solomon 7:11). Let him reply, 'I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride. I have gathered my vintage of myrrh' (Song of Solomon 5:1). What is better than the vintage of faith, by which the fruit of the resurrection is stored and the spring of eternal rejoicing is watered?" (excerpt from EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 8.43.27) (Schwager, n.d.)
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• Friar Jude Winkler comments on the texts for today. We hear the author address his lady, the Church, to whom he is writing. He urges we Love one another at a time of the anti-Christ implied in Docetism, the belief the physical and spiritual Christ were separate. The spiritual person of Christ was the only important being. The Gospel of Luke presents how destruction came upon the earth in the time of Noah and Lot. We must always be ready as one may be taken and the other left. To those who believe in “the rapture and the 1000 year blessing” this is the passage cited. Friar Jude notes that “Rapture” means slaughter and where the body is there is also the vulture and a bit of anti Roman polemic referring to the “eagle” of the Roman military.
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• The Word Among Us Meditation on Luke 17:26-37 comments that in today’s Gospel, Jesus describes “the days of the Son of Man”—the days leading to his Second Coming—as coming upon us with alarming suddenness (Luke 17:26). What if we also tried to pay more attention to the Lord as we went about our everyday lives? What if we took a different approach to those activities that Jesus mentions?

• “Eating” can become a time to thank God for providing for your needs and to share about his goodness with your family.
• “Planting” can be a time to honor the beauty of God revealed in his creation.
• “Building,” whether building a family or a business, can be done with love and faithfulness and in a way that mirrors the goodness and generosity of God our Creator.

When we invite the Lord to guide us in what we do, our daily activities can become opportunities to grow closer to him, and that makes us long for him more and become better prepared to welcome him when he comes again.

Today, choose just one area of your life and try to focus it a little more on Jesus. What’s important is not when he will return but how you can make him the center of your life right now!

“Lord, help me to be more ready for your return by focusing more on you right now.” (Meditation on Luke 17:26-37, 2026)

Father Richard encourages us toward a vocational call. Parker Palmer, a Quaker teacher and activist reflects on his own “further journey”.

Then I ran across the old Quaker saying, “Let your life speak.” 

Today, some thirty years later, “Let your life speak” means something else to me … : “Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you. Before you tell your life what truths and values you have decided to live up to, let your life tell you what truths you embody, what values you represent.” [2]

In other words, your life is not about you. You are about a larger thing called Life. You are not your own. You are an instance of a universal and eternal pattern. Life is living itself in you. The myriad forms of life in the universe are merely parts of the One Life—that many of us call “God.” We don’t have to figure it all out, fix everything, or do life perfectly by ourselves. It is an enormous weight off our backs. All we have to do is participate in this One Life. To find our unique niche in that Always Larger Life is what we mean by “vocation.” [3] (Rohr, n.d.)

We implore the Spirit to guide our vocation as we come to understand the gift in our realization that our life is not about ourselves but is realized in the Way we love the people with whom we live and have our being.

References

Costanzo, C. (n.d.). Daily Reflection. Creighton Online Ministries: Home. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/daily-reflections/daily-reflection-november-13-2026 

Luke, CHAPTER 17 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Bible Readings, Audio and Video Every Morning | USCCB. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/17?26 

Meditation on Luke 17:26-37. (2026, November 13). The Word Among Us. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://wau.org/meditations/2026/11/13/1713082/ 

Psalms, PSALM 199 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Bible Readings, Audio and Video Every Morning | USCCB. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/119?1 

Rohr, R. (n.d.). Our Life’s Call. Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://cac.org/daily-meditations/our-lifes-call/ 

Schwager, D. (n.d.). One Will Be Taken and the Other Left. Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations – Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://www.dailyscripture.net/daily-meditation/ 

2 John, THE SECOND LETTER OF JOHN | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2john/1? 

Freedom in the Kingdom

 The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today invite us to consider how we make use of the freedom we have to prepare our environment for an encounter with Christ.

Prepare for the Encounter

The Reading from the Letter to Philemon concerns Onesimus, a slave from Colossae.

This short letter addressed to three specific individuals was written by Paul during an imprisonment, perhaps in Rome between A.D. 61 and 63 (see the Introduction to Colossians for other possible sites). It concerns Onesimus, a slave from Colossae (Col 4:9), who had run away from his master, perhaps guilty of theft in the process (Phlm 18). Onesimus was converted to Christ by Paul (Phlm 10). Paul sends him back to his master (Phlm 12) with this letter asking that he be welcomed willingly by his old master (Phlm 8–10, 14, 17) not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ (Phlm 16). Paul uses very strong arguments (especially Phlm 19) in his touching appeal on behalf of Onesimus. It is unlikely that Paul is subtly hinting that he would like to retain Onesimus as his own slave, lent to Paul by his master. Rather, he suggests he would like to have Onesimus work with him for the gospel (Phlm 13, 20–21). There is, however, little evidence connecting this Onesimus with a bishop of Ephesus of the same name mentioned by Ignatius of Antioch (ca. A.D. 110). (Letter to Philemon, CHAPTER 0 | USCCB, n.d.)

Psalm 146 proclaims there is no other source of strength except the merciful God.

* [Psalm 146] A hymn of someone who has learned there is no other source of strength except the merciful God. Only God, not mortal human beings (Ps 146:3–4), can help vulnerable and oppressed people (Ps 146:5–9). The first of the five hymns that conclude the Psalter. (Psalms, PSALM 146 | USCCB, n.d.)

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The Gospel of Luke presents questions about the Coming of the Kingdom of God and the Day of the Son of Man.

* [17:20–37] To the question of the Pharisees about the time of the coming of God’s kingdom, Jesus replies that the kingdom is among you (Lk 17:20–21). The emphasis has thus been shifted from an imminent observable coming of the kingdom to something that is already present in Jesus’ preaching and healing ministry. Luke has also appended further traditional sayings of Jesus about the unpredictable suddenness of the day of the Son of Man, and assures his readers that in spite of the delay of that day (Lk 12:45), it will bring judgment unexpectedly on those who do not continue to be vigilant.

* [17:21] Among you: the Greek preposition translated as among can also be translated as “within.” In the light of other statements in Luke’s gospel about the presence of the kingdom (see Lk 10:9, 11; 11:20) “among” is to be preferred. (Luke, CHAPTER 17 | USCCB, n.d.)

Mike Cherney comments that understanding of the Kingdom becomes especially concrete in Paul’s letter. Paul’s appeal challenges me to recognize the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of wealth, status, or social position. His request that Philemon welcome Onesimus as a brother is more than a call for kindness; it invites faith to reshape human relationships. The Kingdom becomes visible when the excluded are welcomed, power gives way to compassion, and reconciliation takes precedence over privilege. 

I see Chaplin’s speech, today’s Gospel, and Paul’s letter sharing a common invitation, that is, to recognize our shared humanity and make it visible through our actions. This forms a basis for my prayer today.

Dear Lord, 

Your love transforms human relationships. 

It restores dignity to those to whom it has been denied. 

Too often I merely search for the Kingdom of God as somewhere far beyond. 

Help me to learn to recognize the presence of Your Kingdom. 

Give me the fortitude to participate in it through the way that I live. (Cherney, n.d.)

Don Schwager quotes “Don't pursue human glory,” by John Cassian (360-435 AD).

"If the devil has been driven out and sin no longer reigns, then the kingdom of God is established in us. As it is written in the Gospel, 'The kingdom of God does not come with observation, nor will they say, 'Lo here,' or 'Lo, there.' Truly I say to you that the kingdom of God is within you' (Luke 17:20-21). The only thing that can be 'within us' is knowledge or ignorance of the truth and the affection for righteousness or sin by which we prepare our hearts to be a kingdom of Christ or the devil. St. Paul described the nature of this kingdom in this way: 'For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit' (Romans 14:17). If the kingdom of God is within us and is righteousness, peace and joy, then someone that remains in these is surely within the kingdom of God. Someone that remains in unrighteousness, conflict and the melancholy that kills the life of the spirit is already a citizen of the devil's kingdom, of hell and of death. These are the signs whether it is God's kingdom or the devil's." (excerpt from CONFERENCE 1.13.5) 

[John Cassian was an early 5th century church father who lived for several years with the monks in Bethlehem and Egypt before founding a monastery in southern Gaul.] (Schwager, n.d.)

Friar Jude Winkler comments on the texts for today.

The Word Among Us Meditation on Luke 17:20-25 comments so what was this kingdom, and when would it come? The simple answer was that it was already present among them—it was wherever Jesus was present and welcomed! His kingdom is not about power or material comfort but “righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). It’s about lives changed and hearts reconciled to God. We don’t need to wait for the end of all conflict. The kingdom of God is already present among us and within us (Luke 17:21).

Jesus has said that his kingdom “does not belong to this world” (John 18:36). But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t belong in this world. Just as the kingdom was wherever Jesus was, it’s present today in every disciple who lives according to his ways. You are one of those disciples. You carry the kingdom within you because you carry Christ in you. That means people can encounter the kingdom through you. Through you they can experience how blessed and grace-filled and hopeful a life of discipleship can be. So how will you live as an ambassador of God’s kingdom today?

“Jesus, my King, help me to extend your reign!” (Meditation on Luke 17:20-25, n.d.)

The Next Right Step is the topic that Author and pastor Cameron Trimble describes how the wilderness experience of the ancient Israelites is a model for us today:

We are living through one of those rare moments in history when large numbers of people feel that a chapter is ending, even though no one can yet describe what comes next…. We don’t really know where we are on this journey, and that uncertainty can feel overwhelming.… I’m reminded of the book of Exodus, which tells us that Moses led his flock “to the farthest end of the wilderness” (Exodus 3:1).… (Trimble, n.d.)

We seek the consolation of the Spirit when naturally we seem to ponder the end of our current situation at this time of year.

References

Cherney, M. (n.d.). Daily Reflection November 12, 2026 | Creighton Online Ministries. Creighton Online Ministries. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/daily-reflections/daily-reflection-november-12-2026 

Letter to Philemon, CHAPTER 0 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Bible Readings, Audio and Video Every Morning | USCCB. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/philemon/0?7 

Luke, CHAPTER 17 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/17? 

Meditation on Luke 17:20-25. (n.d.). The Word Among Us: Homepage. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://wau.org/meditations/2026/11/12/1712561/ 

Psalms, PSALM 146 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Bible Readings, Audio and Video Every Morning | USCCB. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/146?7 

Schwager, D. (n.d.). The Coming of Christ's Kingdom. Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations – Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://www.dailyscripture.net/daily-meditation/ 

Trimble, C. (n.d.). The Next Right Step. Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-next-right-step/ 

Attitude and Authority

 The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today challenge us to examine our attitude toward our community leadership as we seek to live as siblings of Jesus.

Attitude and Authority

The Reading from the Letter to Titus urges improved attitude toward civil authority and in their Christian relationship.

* [3:1–8] The list of Christian duties continues from Ti 2:9–10, undergirded again as in Ti 2:11–13 by appeal to what God in Christ has done (Ti 2:4–7; cf. Ti 2:11–14). The spiritual renewal of the Cretans, signified in God’s merciful gift of baptism (Ti 3:4–7), should be reflected in their improved attitude toward civil authority and in their Christian relationship with all (Ti 3:1–3).

* [3:1] Magistrates and authorities: some interpreters understand these terms as referring to the principalities and powers of the heavenly hierarchy. To be open to every good enterprise: this implies being good citizens. It could also be translated “ready to do every sort of good work” (as Christians); cf. Ti 3:14. (Titus, CHAPTER 3 | USCCB, n.d.)

Psalm 23 portrays God’s loving care for the psalmist.

* [Psalm 23] God’s loving care for the psalmist is portrayed under the figures of a shepherd for the flock (Ps 23:1–4) and a host’s generosity toward a guest (Ps 23:5–6). The imagery of both sections is drawn from traditions of the exodus (Is 40:11; 49:10; Jer 31:10).

* [23:1] My shepherd: God as good shepherd is common in both the Old Testament and the New Testament (Ez 34:11–16; Jn 10:11–18).

* [23:3] Right paths: connotes “right way” and “way of righteousness.”

* [23:5] You set a table before me: this expression occurs in an exodus context in Ps 78:19. In front of my enemies: my enemies see that I am God’s friend and guest. Oil: a perfumed ointment made from olive oil, used especially at banquets (Ps 104:15; Mt 26:7; Lk 7:37, 46; Jn 12:2).

* [23:6] Goodness and mercy: the blessings of God’s covenant with Israel. (Psalms, PSALM 23 | USCCB, n.d.)

The Gospel of Luke proclaims the Cleansing of Ten Lepers.

* [17:11–19] This incident recounting the thankfulness of the cleansed Samaritan leper is narrated only in Luke’s gospel and provides an instance of Jesus holding up a non-Jew (Lk 17:18) as an example to his Jewish contemporaries (cf. Lk 10:33 where a similar purpose is achieved in the story of the good Samaritan). Moreover, it is the faith in Jesus manifested by the foreigner that has brought him salvation (Lk 17:19; cf. the similar relationship between faith and salvation in Lk 7:50; 8:48, 50).

* [17:11] Through Samaria and Galilee: or, “between Samaria and Galilee.” (Luke, CHAPTER 17 | USCCB, n.d.)

Tom Lenz imagines that the political challenges between the Samaritans and the Jews is probably not a lot different than the ones we currently experience between Republicans and Democrats (or whatever other civic separation we experience in our lives). We seem to find convenient excuses to disregard the positivity and good work of our “rivals” because they are not like us. If we try hard enough [and maybe it’s not that hard] we can always find a reason for negativity. After all, as the data shows, there is another negative cycle just ahead the same as we experienced last year and likely the same we will experience next year. But, if the Samaritan can break the cycle, maybe we can too.

Ultimately, what Jesus seems to be saying in this reading is, “What is your disposition?” How are we carrying ourselves? What is the attitude we bring to others and the situation? Are we looking for excuses to promote separation? Or are we looking to make a connection with others? The scientific message tells us that making connections with others (even, and especially, our “rivals”) promotes good will, prosocial behavior, and gratitude. Jesus and the Gospel message tell us the same thing. And that certainly is the Good kind of news we are longing for today. (Lenz, n.d.)

Don Schwager quotes “Cleansing of the ten lepers,” by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD).

"Why did [Jesus] not say, 'I will, be cleansed,' as he did in the case of another leper (Luke 5:13), instead of commanding them to show themselves to the priests? It was because the law gave directions to this effect to those who were delivered from leprosy (Leviticus 14:2). It commanded them to show themselves to the priests and to offer a sacrifice for their cleansing. He commanded them to go as being already healed so that they might bear witness to the priests, the rulers of the Jews and always envious of his glory. They testified that wonderfully and beyond their hope, they had been delivered from their misfortune by Christ's willing that they should be healed. He did not heal them first but sent them to the priests, because the priests knew the marks of leprosy and of its healing." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILIES 113-16) (Schwager, n.d.)

Friar Jude Winkler comments on the texts for today. Titus is one of the Pastoral Letters, likely written in the name of Paul. It addresses the question of living with authority and urges Christians to be obedient and give good examples. It was likely written during a favourable attitude toward civil authority to which Jesus was a bit ambiguous and in Revelation is seen as evil. The lack of persecution at this time encouraged a letter in hope of recognition as good citizens. In the Gospel passage only one, a Samaritan returns to Jesus with gratitude Luke, a Gentile, often follows Jewish custom as he understands Christian faith to be a continuation of Judaism, however a Samaritan is the one who returned and Jesus declared he is saved, in body and soul, by demonstrating faith. Friar Jude underlines that an “attitude of gratitude” is our way to live as disciples of Jesus.

The Word Among Us Meditation on Luke 17:11-19 comments that Blessed Fulton Sheen once observed, “Thankfulness is rare, ingratitude is common.” He was encouraging his hearers to develop the spiritual habit of gratitude—a habit that can soften our hearts, open us more deeply to God’s grace, and bring us freedom.

As you notice even the smallest ways the Lord has blessed you, you will also notice gratitude changing your heart. It can train your eyes to see God’s goodness and soften your heart to the promptings of his Spirit. You will begin to trust him more deeply. You will start to experience freedom from bitterness or a negative complaining attitude. And to turn Fulton Sheen’s comment on its head, you’ll make thankfulness common and ingratitude rare in your heart. What a lot to be grateful for!

“Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see all the ways you’re blessing me each day!” (Meditation on Luke 17:11-19, 2026)

Author and activist Liza J. Rankow considers how intergenerational service is the fruit of understanding our universal connection.

The culture of colonial modernity tells us we are separate, atomized beings, and we are now experiencing the conditions that ideology creates. However, the nature of Life is oneness. We are woven together with all that is. Remembering this shifts everything. Our capacity as agents of transformation is amplified through our belonging within the web of all being. And just like with a spider’s web, where a tap anywhere transmits vibration to the whole of it, every touch upon the web of Life vibrates everywhere. [2] Every act of love and justice ripples out farther than we will ever know. And every act of violation likewise echoes beyond our reckoning.…

Times of crisis call us to our soul’s intent, the reason we are alive now, at this crucial moment in history. We can move beyond what is comfortable or familiar, to let the qualities of “who we are, really” shine forth. Through this, we inspire others to remember and live into the deeper truth that lies within them, and that in turn ignites an ever-wider awakening.

We may never see our impact on the life of another or understand how pivotal the smallest acts can be. But I truly believe that if we are guided by the intention to be a beneficial presence, if we commit ourselves to making a positive difference in the world, Life will not waste our willingness. (Lenz, n.d.)

We seek the Spirit to alert us to the events in our lives which demonstrate to us the role of Providence in our journey and to enable gratitude as our attitude to this continuing care.

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Meditation on Luke 17:11-19. (2026, November 10). The Word Among Us. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://wau.org/meditations/2026/11/11/1711946/ 

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Rankow, L. (n.d.). Part of the Whole. Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://cac.org/daily-meditations/part-of-the-whole/ 

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