So he shouted out, “Jesus, Son of David! Show mercy to me!” Those in front began to rebuke him into silence, but he shouted even more, “Son of David! Show mercy to me!” Jesus stood still. He ordered that the man be brought to him. When he had come close, he questioned him: “What do…[read more]
Remember Lot’s wife! Anyone seeking to hold life as a possession will lose it. Whoever loses it will keep it alive. Luke 17: 32-3 The context for today’s gospel remains the question of the Pharisees concerning the time for the coming of the kingdom of God, and then Jesus’ teaching to the disciples concerning where…[read more]
Jesus answered the Pharisees: “The kingdom of God does not come by close scrutiny. Neither will they say, “Look! Here it is!” or “There it is!” For look, the kingdom of God is among you.” Luke 17: 20-21 And she who is one can do all things, and renews everything while herself perduring; And passing…[read more]
As Jesus came into a certain village ten men who were lepers met him. They stood a long way off and shouted, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Luke 17: 11-12 According to the Book of Numbers, those afflicted with leprosy must stay outside the encampment, town, or village and must shout when people approach…[read more]
You don’t say “Thanks” to a slave, do you, for doing what was commanded? The case is the same with you. When you have done everything that has been commanded you, say, “We are useless slaves! We have done what we were supposed to do!” Luke 17: 9-10 One of the great conflicts in the…[read more]
The Angel said to me: “This water flows east down into the the Arabah and to the sea; and flowing into the sea it makes its waters wholesome. Wherever the river flows, all living creatures teeming in it will live. Fish will be very plentiful, for wherever the water goes it brings health, and life…[read more]
The master praised the wicked household manager because he acted cleverly. Indeed the children of this age are more clever towards their own generation than are the children of light. Luke 16: 8 Who are the children of light and who are the children of this age? Most of us, recipients of the gift of…[read more]
If one person keeps certain days as holier than others, and another considers all days to be equally holy, each must be left free to hold one’s own opinion. The one who observes special days does so in honor of the Lord. The one who eats meat also does so in honor of the Lord,…[read more]
If anyone come toward me and does not hate father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—even one’s own life, that person cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear one’s own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. Luke 14: 26-7 There is little question that the words of…[read more]
Treat everyone with equal kindness; never be condescending but make real friends with the poor. Do not allow yourself to become self-satisfied. Romans 12: 16 In today’s gospel from Luke, a Pharisee who is dining with Jesus exclaims: “Happy is the person who will eat bread in the kingdom of God.” Clearly he is presuming…[read more]
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