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Sunday November 3rd: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Luke 19:1-10 we hear the story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector who, wanting to get a better view of Jesus, climbs a sycamore tree to see over the crowd. Upon seeing him, Jesus calls, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly for today I must stay at your house.” The crowds were… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 27th: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings there is a common theme about how Our Lord hears all who follow Him willingly and with humility. “The one who serves God willingly is heard”, as heard in the First Reading. (SIR 35:12-14, 16-18) In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say, “for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 20th: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Luke 18:1-8, we are reminded of the need to pray to God always, “without becoming weary”. Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a judge who “neither feared God nor respected any human being.” After some pestering by a widow asking for a “just decision”, the judge finally relented. Jesus… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 13th: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings we have examples of two individuals who after receiving God’s tremendous grace through physical healing, praised and glorified Him in return. Though God needs nothing from us, as exhibited by Elisha in his response to Naaman with the words, “As the LORD lives whom I serve, I will not take it”,… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 6th: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel from Luke 17:5-10 begins with Jesus teaching the disciples a lesson on faith. They ask Jesus to “Increase” their faith. Jesus tells of the power of faith the size of a mustard seed. He is teaching us that if we simply have faith, true and honest faith in our Lord, we have… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 29th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
What a chilling account today’s Gospel from Luke 16:19-31 gives of two men, one rich and lavishing in all the rewards the world can offer and another, Lazarus, who endured tremendous suffering throughout his life. As you read this, do not be fooled by Jesus’ use of a Rich Man as the one who… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 22nd: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel from Luke 16:1-13 is a bit perplexing as Jesus tells the story of a Rich Man and a Steward who was “squandering his property”. Upon hearing of this, the Rich Man asks for an accounting of the Stewards dealings so that he can be dismissed from his duty. The Steward thinks quickly… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 15th: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel reading from Luke 15:1-32, we hear three parables from Jesus. The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and Lost Son. In these stories, Jesus gives three earthly examples of the great joy we experience in finding that which is lost in order to describe our Heavenly Father’s joy over “one… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 15th: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel reading from Luke 15:1-32, we hear three parables from Jesus. The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and Lost Son. In these stories, Jesus gives three earthly examples of the great joy we experience in finding that which is lost in order to describe our Heavenly Father’s joy over “one… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 8th: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Luke 14:25-33 Jesus is using hyperbole to express to the crowds how great is the cost of being a disciple. “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother…he cannot be my disciple.” (LK 14:26) This is difficult to understand. Jesus, who gave his life for us out… | Continue reading..
