Only one of the ten returned. Would we?
This week on All Set for Sunday, Scott and Jeff welcome Fr. Rosko (and his pumpkin spice latte) for a lively and profound episode centered on the readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on gratitude, healing, and the power of returning to the Lord.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
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Naaman's story (2 Kings 5:14–17): A mighty general humbles himself, dips in the Jordan, and is miraculously healed, all because he listens to a prophet’s simple instruction. In thanks, he hauls home some holy dirt as a souvenir of God’s mercy.
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Paul’s pep talk (2 Timothy 2:8–13): Paul reminds us that even when we’re shaky, Christ remains faithful. No chains can bind the Word of God!
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The Gospel healing of ten lepers (Luke 17:11–19): Only one comes back to say “thank you,” and he’s the outsider. Jesus’ question echoes in our hearts: “Where are the other nine?”
Fr. Rosko zooms in on that haunting question, calling us to examine how often we forget to give thanks to God and to others. He challenges us to make gratitude a habit, especially after receiving Holy Communion, when Jesus is truly present within us. Just a few moments of heartfelt thanks can draw us deeper into relationship with Christ.
He even shares a beautiful post-Communion prayer from his altar server days that still shapes his priesthood today.
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