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LESSONS FOR SUNDAY, 12 OCTOBER
THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Naaman, a Syrian general, suffers from leprosy. In this passage Elisha miraculously cures his illness, but only after Naaman realizes, with the help of his servants, that he also needs healing for his pride. This foreign general then acknowledges the sovereignty of the God of Israel.
Psalm: Psalm 111
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Though Paul is chained as a prisoner, the word of God is never shackled or confined. Timothy is encouraged to proclaim that word of freedom in an honest and upright life as well as in his teaching and preaching.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Jesus’ mission includes making people clean again. Unexpectedly, a Samaritan healed of leprosy becomes a model for those who would praise and worship God and give thanks for God’s mercy.
(FROM SUNDAY SAND SEASONS 2025)