Alive 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Humility: We Are Unprofitable Servants

2025-09-30

Welcome to Alive with Fr. Jonathan Meyer for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 17:5-10). In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we are “unprofitable servants.” Fr. Meyer reflects on the humility this truth calls us to embrace — recognizing that no matter our works or merits, we cannot repay what God has given us in His Son. Through the words of Psalm 116, “How can I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? I will take up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,”

Welcome to Alive with Fr. Jonathan Meyer for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 17:5-10). In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we are “unprofitable servants.” Fr. Meyer reflects on the humility this truth calls us to embrace — recognizing that no matter our works or merits, we cannot repay what God has given us in His Son.

Through the words of Psalm 116, “How can I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? I will take up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,” we discover that the only response is to give ourselves fully back to Him .

🙏 Join us this week to reflect, discuss, and grow in faith. Small group discussion questions are included to help you dive deeper into the Gospel.

Gospel Discussion Questions:
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 17:5-10
What is the basic story or content?
What is the good news in this passage?
How can faith be increased?
What is the size of a mustard seed?
Size does not matter- but what is on the inside does- how is this true?
How can we be better servants to others?
How does Jesus serve us?
Is obedience easy or hard?
What are commands that God has given us?

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