Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Lectionary 492
First Reading — Titus 2:1–8, 11–14
Titus 2:1–2 — Paul instructs Titus to teach sound doctrine. Older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and strong in faith, love, and endurance.
Titus 2:3–5 — Older women should live reverently, teaching what is good and encouraging younger women to love their families and live faithfully.
Titus 2:6–8 — Younger men are encouraged to exercise self-control. Titus must set an example through good works, integrity, dignity, and truthful teaching.
Titus 2:11 — God’s saving grace has appeared, bringing the message of salvation to all people.
Titus 2:12 — God’s grace teaches believers to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live righteous, disciplined, and godly lives.
Titus 2:13 — Believers await the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:14 — Jesus gave Himself to redeem His people from lawlessness, cleanse them, and make them His own people, eager to do good works.
Paul reminds first-century believers that God’s grace had already appeared through Jesus Christ. Their lives were to demonstrate the righteousness, love, and holiness of God’s redeemed people.
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 37:3–4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29
Response: The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Psalm 37:3–4 — Trust in the Lord and do good. Delight yourself in Him, and He will guide the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:18 — The Lord watches over the righteous, and their inheritance endures forever.
Psalm 37:23 — God establishes the steps of those who walk in His ways and delights in their faithfulness.
Psalm 37:27 — Turn away from evil and do good, remaining faithful to the Lord.
Psalm 37:29 — The righteous will inherit the land and dwell there forever.
The psalm reminds God’s people that their security and everlasting inheritance come from trusting in Him and walking in righteousness.
Alleluia — John 14:23
John 14:23 — Jesus promises that those who love Him and keep His Word will be loved by the Father. The Father and Son will come and make their dwelling with them.
Gospel — Luke 17:7–10
Luke 17:7 — Jesus asks whether a master would immediately invite a servant returning from working in the field to sit down and eat.
Luke 17:8 — Instead, the master expects the servant to prepare his meal and complete his responsibilities before eating.
Luke 17:9 — Jesus asks whether the servant deserves special thanks simply for doing what was commanded.
Luke 17:10 — Jesus teaches His disciples that after fulfilling everything commanded of them, they should humbly acknowledge that they have only done their duty.
Jesus teaches that faithful service to God is not a reason for pride or self-importance. Obedience, humility, and gratitude should characterize those who belong to His Kingdom.
Kingdom Connection
Today’s readings reveal the transforming power of God’s grace through the New Covenant.
Paul tells first-century believers that God’s saving grace had already appeared through Jesus Christ, who gave Himself to redeem and purify a people belonging to Him.
Jesus reminds His disciples that faithful service should come from humility rather than a desire for recognition.
Through the New Covenant, God’s people have been redeemed by Jesus Christ and called to live in righteousness, humility, and faithful service as citizens of His everlasting Kingdom.
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