Fr Antony Charles reflects on the 1st reading and the gospel reading today. The 1st reading tells of Naaman, a Syrian with leprosy, a foreigner, who after receiving healing from God through Prophet Elisha, expresses his gratitude and proclaims that there is no God on all the earth except in Israel.

St Luke’s gospel speaks of 10 lepers, 9 Jews and a Samaritan, all whom received healing from Jesus. Only the foreigner, the Samaritan healed leper, returned in gratitude to give thanks to Jesus.

Today’s readings underscore the significance of gratitude and healing of 2 lepers, foreigners, show that God’s blessing is open to all. Let us embrace this truth and extend our love and help to all those around us and beyond boundaries.

As for gratitude, how many of us give thanks to God after receiving our blessings and guidance? Let us not be anxious and be content with our blessings and show our gratitude.

- Sunday Homily by Fr. Antony Charles, C.Ss.R. (13 October 2025)