† Saint Quote
No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross. No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ.
▪ St. Leo the Great
Today's Meditation
“When he was younger, St. Martin of Tours dedicated himself to military service. When he heard the call of Christ, he realized that his call was to fight a spiritual battle. His armor and weapons were virtue and a life guided by the Spirit of God. Do I consider my spiritual life to be a type of battle against the forces of evil?”
—Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM, p.164
Daily Verse †
Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.
▪ 1 Timothy 6:17-19
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St. Martin of Tours
Patron Saint of: Soldiers, cavalry, and beggars
Feast Day: November 11
St. Martin of Tours (c. 316-397 A.D.) was born into a pagan family in what is now Hungary. He was raised in Italy where his father, a senior officer in the Roman army, was stationed. At the age of ten Martin joined the Church as a catechumen soon after Christianity was legalized across the Roman Empire. Taking after his father, he joined the cavalry at the age of fifteen and was stationed in Gaul. At one point during his time of service he encountered a poor beggar who lacked adequate clothing on a cold winter day. St. Martin took his sword and cut his heavy woolen officer cloak in half, and gave the other half to the beggar. Following this act of charity, St. Martin had a vision in which he saw Jesus wearing the portion of his cloak he gave to the beggar, while telling the angels that it was Martin who had clothed him. After this vision Martin sought baptism, at the age of eighteen, and proclaimed himself a soldier for Christ. He left the military and adopted the penitential life of a hermit, attracting followers which eventually resulted in the founding of a monastery. St. Martin gained a reputation for holiness and performing miracles so that, when the bishop of Tours died, the people demanded that Martin take his place. As bishop he continued his austere life, took great care to train holy priests, destroyed pagan worship sites, and worked to spread Christianity throughout his diocese. St. Martin of Tours is the patron saint of cavalry, soldiers, innkeepers, horses and riders, beggars, and those in need. His feast day is November 11th.
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Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Lectionary: 493
Reading 1
Titus 3:1-7
Beloved:
Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities,
to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.
They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate,
exercising all graciousness toward everyone.
For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deluded,
slaves to various desires and pleasures,
living in malice and envy,
hateful ourselves and hating one another.
But when the kindness and generous love
of God our savior appeared,
not because of any righteous deeds we had done
but because of his mercy,
he saved us through the bath of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he richly poured out on us
through Jesus Christ our savior,
so that we might be justified by his grace
and become heirs in hope of eternal life.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6
R. (1) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
Beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
He guides me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Alleluia
1 Thessalonians 5:18
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
In all circumstances, give thanks,
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Luke 17:11-19
As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem,
he traveled through Samaria and Galilee.
As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him.
They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying,
“Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”
And when he saw them, he said,
“Go show yourselves to the priests.”
As they were going they were cleansed.
And one of them, realizing he had been healed,
returned, glorifying God in a loud voice;
and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.
He was a Samaritan.
Jesus said in reply,
“Ten were cleansed, were they not?
Where are the other nine?
Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”
Then he said to him, “Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you.”
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Praise to You Oh Lord Jesus Christ!
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Daily Meditation: Luke 17:11-19
He fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. (Luke 17:16)
Commenting on today’s Gospel, 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. We can see this principle at work in today’s story of a man who was healed of leprosy and came back to thank Jesus—and who received the gift of salvation as a result.
This man was, no doubt, grateful to Jesus even before he turned around to run back to him. As that gratitude deepened with each step he took, something happened. His heart began to open to God’s grace. We can imagine all the bitterness and alienation that his suffering had produced in him starting to break apart. A spark of faith ignited, and he responded not only with gratitude but with worship. When he “fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him” in an act of surrender, Jesus confirmed what was happening in the healed man’s heart: “Your faith has saved you” (Luke 17:16, 19).
We all know how easy it is to not be grateful. Just look at the group of men who were healed: out of ten, only one returned to give thanks! So ask yourself: What opportunities do I have today to give thanks to God? Nothing is too small to thank God for. Did you sleep well last night? Thank God. Did you see a beautiful bird fly past you as you went to work? Thank God. Have you experienced healing in a troubled relationship? Thank God. Most of all, be sure to thank God for his greatest gift—salvation!
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!”
Titus 3:1-7
Psalm 23:1-6
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From today's Holy Gospel:
"Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”
And when he saw them, he said,
“Go show yourselves to the priests.”
As they were going they were cleansed.
And one of them, realizing he had been healed,
returned, glorifying God in a loud voice;
and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.
He was a Samaritan.
Jesus said in reply,
“Ten were cleansed, were they not?
Where are the other nine?
Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”
Then he said to him, “Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you.”
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From Roberto Juarez:
"Today's Gospel reminds us that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst, even as we still await its fullness. We are not abandoned to our fate. God has come to meet us in Jesus Christ and continues to act in our history through his Spirit. Therefore, we must not live obsessed with the future or discouraged by the difficulties of the present. We are called to live with hope, recognizing God's signs and committing ourselves to his love transforming our reality.
Let us ask the Lord to grant us a gaze capable of discovering his presence in the simple things of every day. May he help us not to be carried away by fear, false expectations or indifference. And may he give us the strength to follow the way of Jesus, even when that journey requires sacrifice and dedication. And may our life, with its words and deeds, be a sign that God is truly in our midst." end quote.
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Your Brother Adrian.
One out of ten! Only 10 percent of the healed are grateful.
Why do I speak in the present tense?
Because, even today, I am amazed at how many really give to the church.
I mean, truly, as they ought. Of time, of treasure, of talent. Notice how little we give to the prayer life even!
Notice what percentage of your prayers are petitions versus thanksgiving!
Notice what percentage of your check goes to the church and the needy!
Notice what percentage of hours for the week you are making yourself present to His Holy Presence in the Blessed Sacrament in adoration, and ministries!
This whole thing should reveal two things, what is in our heart, and thus, who we truly worship and adore.
And the God we worship, in the only true worship in the world, is JESUS in the Eucharist. And the Eucharist means Thanksgiving!
Ahh. But. Sadly, there are reports, that very few believe.
What a shame.
And people tell us not to talk politics. Yet, exorcists tell us that the devil works its best and focuses most in governments and politics, and universities.
And so, here is an interesting statistic:
According to data from the Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Study, 50% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters identify as Christian. We need a conversion here, to be Christ Centered.
According to major religious and demographic studies, approximately 74% to 84% of Republicans and Republican-leaners identify as Christian, depending on the organization and survey methodology.
And so, the vote can tell us what we make the ideal. What is most important. What is most important in your vote? Money (economics, the god called Mammon) or any other issue that is more important than church and what the church teaches? I have been opposed often, for about 15 years at least, as long as we have been pro-lifers, and told by loved ones that "there are things more important than fighting abortion, like immigration and such".
Back to the belief.
What causes these low numbers of disbelief…all things faith, which is the point of me reaching out to you in the name of the Lord?
Wars, insurrections, divisions, factions, they are things as the bible says in Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens."
My beloved family in Christ, we are to be the body of Christ.
And here is where I am leading, the worst statistic, besides the failure of good Christian marriages, and failing families, it is the true intimacy that is supposed to be found…in the Eucharist.
The family, is the nucleus. Your family should be Christ centered! And in the Holy Church! And thus become that Holy Family, that the world loves to see!
Some quick research:
Nationwide Representative Study (2026)
• The Findings: A study by sociologists Brad Vermurlen, Mark Regnerus, and Anne Morse published in Sociological Inquiry (November 2026) found that 29% of self-identified American Catholics affirm the Church’s teaching on the Real Presence.
• Context: This figure is virtually unchanged from the 31% reported in the landmark 2019 Pew Research Center survey, suggesting that the multi-year National Eucharistic Revival (2022–2025) and the July 2024 National Eucharistic Congress did not dramatically shift broad-population metrics.
1. Committed / Mass-Going Catholic Studies (Vinea Research / USCCB)
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• The Findings: An assessment released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) utilizing Vinea Research data reported belief levels exceeding 90% among committed lay Catholics, clergy, and church personnel, and roughly 69% among active Mass attendees
So what's the problem and the solution to the problem?
One word: Thanksgiving: The lack thereof, and the way to a life in CHRIST.
That is all that comes to mind in the worship that was due from the Samaritan that was healed.
And this was to be a strong message from Christ to the lost tribes of Israel.
A unification. An eye opener…so many of them healed, so very few grateful to be reunited with the flock, in true worship.
If you only knew what is at hand…He says. Not only an invitation, but SALVATION.
His Kingdom…and therefore…we have the KING.
JESUS IS KING!
If only we were like that ONE Samaritan, out of so many.
Has God touched you?
Then, let us give our lives to our KING!
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Matthew 28:18–20
"And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in1 the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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