--- title: Daily Gospel Reflection for October 27, 2019 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time description: Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2019/10/27/daily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/#) # Daily Gospel Reflection for October 27, 2019 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 27, 2019 4:01:37 AM  |  by [Colleen Spiro](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/colleen-spiro) Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox ***Today's Gospel: [Luke 18:9-14](http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102719.cfm) - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time*** “…for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” - Luke 18:14 I am not sure I like thinking of myself as a sinner. But I am. Sometimes I am pretty honest about my real me. Sometimes not. But I know God knows all. Several years ago I went through a prolonged time of depression. There seemed to be no reason for it, but there it was. And I could not climb my way out of it. I told my spiritual director about it and he told me to say “Jesus, have mercy” over and over, all day every day. He grew silent for a moment and then said, “No, just repeat 'Jesus' over and over. Make it your mantra." And I did. Any time I was alone, praying or walking or eating or going to sleep or going to work, I repeated Jesus over and over in my mind. It became such a habit, I no longer needed to remind myself. His name became the first thought on my mind, whenever I was alone or it was quiet. Eventually the depression faded away. And in its place, I found a new way of praying. And a stronger faith in Jesus’ presence and love in my life. Unfortunately, the prayer practice of repeating Jesus’ name faded away. Not from my memory, just from practice. I miss it. And whenever I read or hear this gospel reading, I am reminded. And every time I might feel a little depressed, I am reminded. I am a sinner. And Jesus loves me. And I pray Jesus’ name over and over. And I am humbled. ### Ponder: What does it mean to you to feel humbled? Have you prayed the Jesus prayer? ### Pray: Jesus, help me to remember Your healing love and the power of Your name. --- *Copyright 2019 Colleen Spiro* **Receive CatholicMom.com newsletters in your inbox, including the Daily Gospel Reflection each morning!** * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * **Interests ** Daily Digest Daily Gospel Reflections Sunday Brunch Specials Catholic Mom.com Book Club   [![Gospel Reflections 800x800 gold outline](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline-400x400.png)](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline.png) ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Daily%20Gospel%20Reflection%20for%20October%2027%2C%202019%20-%2030th%20Sunday%20in%20Ordinary%20Time) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-october-27-2019-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Colleen Spiro](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/COLLEEN%20SPIRO.jpeg) ### [Colleen Spiro](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/colleen-spiro) Colleen Spiro is a Catholic mother, grandmother and a deacon’s wife. A certified spiritual director, Colleen loves to share her faith and encourage others through her retreats and writings. 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