Daily Gospel Reflection for November 10, 2026

Reflect on humility and service in daily life, inspired by the Gospel of Luke. Discover the joy of serving others as a true reflection of God's love.

Today's Gospel: Luke 17:7-10

I always feel sorry for the servant in this Gospel. He’s worked hard all day and instead of resting, he comes in from work to begin round two of his day by serving his master dinner. I’m not sure why I feel sorry for him because nowhere in this Gospel does it say that the servant is unhappy, resentful, or aggravated, but Jesus only points to the fact that he is simply doing what is expected of him. He is living out what St. Paul says in his letter to the Philippians about humbly regarding others as more important than himself. Maybe my pity for the servant is exposing my own self-centeredness here.

The Catechism teaches us that we were created to know, love, and serve God in this life so that we can be happy with Him forever in heaven. I realize not everyone is reading the Catechism, but looking at the world today, I feel like the implementation of this foundational rule has become more of a mentality of “to be served in this life so we can be happy now as well as forever with God in heaven.”

We can all agree there is something beautiful about a person who peacefully and joyfully serves others simply as a response to God’s love for them. They are the ones who know Whom they are truly serving. In a world of “what’s in it for me?” it can be difficult to smile and remain a servant, but the more we look outside of ourselves and to the needs of others, the more we find our true self. I hope that for today, we can each live a day in the life of a joyful, peaceful servant who knows she is unprofitable, but oh, so very loved by her Master.

Ponder:

Do I find dignity in being a servant or am I just “doing my time” until I can be the one being served? 

Pray:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Jesus, grant me the grace of a true spirit of humility, that I may live my life in imitation of Yours and come not to be served, but to serve.

Pray Together:

Gather together to pray a Rosary, and before beginning, have each person share about a time they joyfully served someone else.

Copyright 2026 Ines H. Mersch