Daily Mass Readings – Wednesday, 11 November 2026

1 Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.

2 To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.

3 For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4 But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared:

5 Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost;

6 Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:

7 That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting.

R. (1) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

1 The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

3a He hath converted my soul.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

3bc He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

5 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

18 In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

11 And it came to pass, as he was going to Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

12 And as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off;

13 And lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, master, have mercy on us.

14 Whom when he saw, he said: Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were made clean.

15 And one of them, when he saw that he was made clean, went back, with a loud voice glorifying God.

16 And he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks: and this was a Samaritan.

17 And Jesus answering, said, Were not ten made clean? and where are the nine?

18 There is no one found to return and give glory to God, but this stranger.

19 And he said to him: Arise, go thy way; for thy faith hath made thee whole.

The ten lepers cry out to Jesus from a distance, asking for mercy, and all are cleansed as they follow his word. Yet only one returns, glorifying God and falling at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving. His gratitude reveals that healing is more than the removal of suffering; it is a renewed relationship with the One whose mercy gives life. Jesus tells him that his faith has made him whole.

We, too, live by a mercy we did not earn. God saves and renews us through the Holy Spirit, making us heirs in hope, and the Shepherd continually leads us along paths of justice. Remembering this grace should shape the way we treat others: gently, without envy, hatred, quarrels, or contempt. Thanksgiving is therefore more than a word spoken after receiving a blessing. It becomes a way of living—recognizing God’s goodness in every circumstance and allowing gratitude to make us patient and ready for every good work. The Samaritan returned to Jesus; our own gratitude does the same whenever we pause, give glory to God, and let his mercy direct our next step.

Merciful Jesus, I praise you for the grace that cleanses, renews, and sustains me. Keep me from receiving your gifts without remembering the Giver. Teach me to return to you in prayer, especially when I am helped, comforted, or led through difficulty. Let gratitude soften my speech and govern my actions, so that I may show gentleness toward every person. Holy Spirit, guide me along the paths of justice and make me ready for every good work. With the Shepherd beside me, help me give thanks in all circumstances and live in the hope of your mercy. Amen.