November 11, 2026 - Memorial of St. Martin of Tours

Readings: Titus 3:1-7 | Psalm 23 | Luke 17:11-19

HIS PIERCED, BEAUTIFUL FEET - Return and Give Thanks

"Were not ten made clean? Where are the nine?" - Luke 17:17

Ten lepers cried, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." All ten were cleansed as they obeyed. But only one returned, fell at Jesus' feet, and thanked Him. And he was a Samaritan, a stranger.

Jesus asks today, "Where are the nine?" It hurts His heart when we receive and forget to return.

Paul reminds us we were once foolish, hateful, enslaved by desires. But God saved us not because of our works, but because of His mercy, through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Everything is gift. The Shepherd who leads you through dark valleys, who prepares a table before you - His mercy follows you all the days of your life.

Will you be the one who returns today? Pause and give thanks. Gratitude will change your heart and make you whole, just like that Samaritan.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your mercy that cleanses me. I return today to give You thanks and praise.

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