Sunday

12 Oct 2025

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

2 Kings 5:14-17  Naaman, formerly a leper, is healed by a surprising tip from a foreign prophet.

Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4  Songs of praise come readily from those who remember the kindness of God.

2 Timothy 2:8-13  The word of God is not bound but at liberty to have its restorative effect.

Luke 17:11-19  Ten lepers ask for pity from Jesus, and get it. One knows the right response.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of October

Liturgical themes and feasts

Get your beads ready: It’s Rosary Month! It’s also National Fair Trade Month, according to Fair Trade USA.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

If you refuse to accept a gift you have nothing for which to be grateful.

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Featured Exploring the Word

"Ten were cleansed, were they not?"

Happy thanksgiving! OK, so it’s not that special occasion, not just yet. But in the context of our Eucharist (which as we all know means "thanksgiving") every day we find a reason for gratitude.

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Homily stories

Reimmersed in healing and gratitude

Last summer, I participated in the “Great Lake Plunge,” an open-water swim competition in Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois.

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Homily stories

Lesson in generosity

The portion at the restaurant was too large, even for me, so I asked for the proverbial "doggie" bag.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.

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Quotes

Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C material.

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