Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought against him. He was about to be dismissed. The man sent for him and said, ‘What have I done? Why have you been given a job? Did you not manage my property well?’ The steward, fearing loss, said to the master, ‘I know how to deal with debtors.’

The Holy Bible Luke 16:1-13

LK 16:19-31 In today’s Lectio Divina we behold the stark contrast: the rich man, cloaked in purple, feasts while Lazarus, covered with sores, lies at his gate (Lk 16:19‑21). Meditating on the rich man’s plea in Hades, we hear Abraham’s reminder that the chasm between us and the poor is fixed, urging us to live as “rich toward God”. Thus, we pray to open our hearts, letting Christ’s mercy flow to the needy.

LK 17:5-10 Jesus answers the disciples’ plea, “Increase our faith!” by declaring that even a mustard‑seed of trust can move mountains, and that authentic faith finds its fruit in humble service. He then reminds them that the faithful servant, after completing his duties, should simply say, “We are unworthy slaves who have done what was required,” showing that discipleship is not about reward but about obedient love — the very spirit of Christian service.

LK 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying, “Master, have mercy on us!” (Lk 17:12‑13). Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priests, and as they obeyed, they were healed (Lk 17:14). Only one, a Samaritan, returned, fell at Jesus’ feet, and gave thanks, prompting Jesus to say, “Your faith has made you whole” (Lk 17:15‑19). The passage teaches that obedience, faith, and gratitude are inseparable marks of true discipleship in the Christian life.