Yearly Archives: 2022

The Gospel of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your slave whoContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 17:5-10: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 2, 2022”

Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogsContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 25, 2022”

The Epistle of 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Epistle of 1 Timothy 2:1-7:  15th Sunday after Pentecost, September 18, 2022”

The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them,Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 15: 1-10: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sept 11, 2022”

Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot beContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 14: 25-2-33, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 4, 2022”

Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someoneContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7-14: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 28, 2022”

Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said,Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 13:10-17: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 21, 2022”

The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 12:49-56: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2022”

The Gospel of Luke 12: 32-40  Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 12: 32-40, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, August 7, 2022”

Gospel of Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed;Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 12: 13-21, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 2022”