I say to you: to everyone who has will something be given; from the one who does not have even what he has will be taken away. Luke 19: 26 Whenever the living creatures gave glory and honor and thanks to the One who sits on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, the…[read more]
For you say, “I am rich, I have made my fortune. I have no need of anything,” not realizing that you are a pitiful wretch, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined in the fire to make you rich, and white garments to put on to cover the shame…[read more]
I know your works—your toil and endurance. I know you cannot bear evil people and have put to the test those who call themselves apostles but are not, and you have found them to be false. Endurance you have; you have borne up for my name’s sake and have not grown weary. But I have…[read more]
He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming. He answered them: “The kingdom of God does not come by close scrutiny. Neither will they say, “Look! Here it is!” For look the kingdom of God is among you” Luke 17: 20-21 Given the context of Luke’s gospel, it is not…[read more]
One of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back. He glorified God with a loud cry and he fell at his feet thanking him. And this man was a Samaritan. Jesus responded, “Were not ten people cleansed? Where are the other nine? Were none found to return and give glory to…[read more]
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: 10 At first glance, this saying of Jesus appears to us as quite harsh. Having laid out some of the demands of life in community with others, Jesus then…[read more]
Jesus said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to happen. But woe to the person through whom they happen! It is better for that person to have a millstone hung around the neck, and be thrown into the sea, than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. Pay attention to…[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 Today’s parable of the wicked but clever steward, one that is exclusive to Luke’s gospel, is quite difficult to follow. Although its…[read more]
“Let the one with ears to hear listen.” All the tax agents and sinners were coming to hear him. But the Pharisees and the scribes complained. The said, “This person welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 14: 35; 15: 1-2 Chapter 15 is one of the most beloved and tender chapters in all of…[read more]
Salt therefore is a good thing. But if even the salt goes insipid, with what will it be seasoned? It is fit neither for the ground nor for the manure pile. It is tossed out. Luke 14: 34-5 It is God, for his own loving purpose, who puts both the will and the action into…[read more]
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