I tell you, even if he does not get up and give it to him as a friend, because of the man’s shamelessness he will get up and give him whatever is needed. Luke 11:8 Today we read from Luke’s gospel the familiar story of the person who goes to ask three loaves of bread…[read more]
Whenever you pray, say, “Father, may your name be holy! May your kingdom come!” Luke 11: 2 Today we continue the story of Jonah, the reluctant prophet. He first rejects God’s call to serve the despised people of Nineveh, and now, somewhat forced to obey through extraordinary circumstances, he is enraged at God’s mercy toward…[read more]
As Jesus was traveling, he entered a certain village. A woman named Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat at the feet of Jesus and listened to him speak. Luke 10: 38-9 In the very familiar story of today’s gospel, we hear of Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus. In Luke’s context,…[read more]
But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Luke 10: 33-4 It is sometimes said that the only profession held in less regard in our society than that of the politician or journalist is…[read more]
See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. Matthew 18: 10 Yesterday, here in the United States, we once again experienced what now has a technical description: “a mass shooting.” Ten persons are…[read more]
“Today is holy to the Lord your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep”—for all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law. He said further, “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our…[read more]
As they were traveling on the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus told him, “Foxes have holes an the birds of the sky have nests. But the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” He said to another, “Follow me” But the man answered, “Allow…[read more]
Amen, amen I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. John 1: 51 In John’s gospel, Jesus himself gives a very early and direct revelation of his identity. He alludes to the story of Jacob’s dream in Genesis 28: 12: 16-17.…[read more]
Courage, all you people of the country!—it is Yahweh who speaks. To work! I am with you—it is Yahweh Sabbaoth who speaks—and my spirit remains among you. Do not be afraid! Haggai 2: 4-5 Today we read the exhortation of the Prophet Haggai to the leaders and to all the people of the country to…[read more]
Consider your ways! You have sown much, but have brought in little; you have eaten, but have not been satisfied; you have drunk, but have not been exhilarated; have clothed yourselves, but not been warmed; and whoever earned wages earned them for a bag with holes in it. Haggai 1: 5-7 For twenty minutes each…[read more]
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