Abraham did not doubt God’s promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God and was fully convinced that what God had promised he was also able to do. Romans 4: 20-21 Today is the feast day of Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf and companions. It is impossible, in…[read more]
So what becomes of our boasts? There is no room for them. What sort of law excludes them? The sort of law that tells us what to do? On the contrary, it is the law of faith, since, as we see it, one is justified by faith and not by doing something the Law says…[read more]
So, instead, give that which is inside as alms. And look! Everything is clean for you! Luke 11: 41 The basic teaching of Jesus that what comes from within a person rather than conforming and acceptable behavior constitutes purity of heart is a familiar theme in the gospels. However, the teaching of Luke 11: 41…[read more]
This generation is an evil generation. It seeks a sign No sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:29 What makes the generation to whom Jesus is speaking evil? It seems that it is the fact that they keep looking for signs while refusing to recognize the signs that are all…[read more]
Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, with household against household. If Satan is divided against himself how can his kingdom stand (since you are saying that I cast out demons by Beelzebul)? If I am casting out demons by Beelzebul, by whom are your own people casting them out? On this point they will…[read more]
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]
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