In this episode of the Alive series, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Gospel of Luke 18:9–14 — the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The tax collector’s humble gesture of beating his breast, saying “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” connects us to the way we worship at Mass and to the rich tradition of bodily prayer in the Church.

Fr. Meyer explores:
• Why our bodily posture matters in prayer.
• How the tax collector’s humility inspires us to seek God’s mercy.
• St. Dominic’s nine ways of prayer and how they are echoed in the liturgy.

This week, challenge yourself to pay attention to your posture in prayer — standing, kneeling, bowing, striking your chest — and offer it all for the glory of God.

🙏 Discussion questions are available below to guide reflection and small group sharing.

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Gospel Discussion Questions:
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 18:9-14
What is the basic story or content?
What is the good news in this passage?
Where do you go to pray?
What does striking your chest mean?
What does it mean to exalt oneself?
What are ways we can be humble?
It is so easy to compare ourselves- to whom should we compare ourselves?
Has comparing yourself to others ever helped you?
Is fasting good or bad? Why?
Is tithing good or bad? Why?

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