Perseverance and Trust: Lessons from Luke 21
In the context of Luke, today's Gospel appears near the end of Jesus' teaching in Jerusalem, just prior to the events that will lead...Read more
Why Jesus Cleansed the Temple
The story of the cleansing of the Temple is found in all four Gospels. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus is upset with the...Read more
Praying for the Faithful Departed: Lessons from Lazarus
On the Feast of All Souls, we pray for the souls of all those who have died. There are many choices of readings for...Read more
The Parable of the Tax Collector
The second parable that Jesus tells in Luke 18 addresses attitude in prayer. In contrasting the prayer of the Pharisee with the prayer of...Read more
The Widow’s Lesson in Perseverance
This is the first of two parables that Jesus tells in Luke 18 about prayer. (The second will be read at Mass next Sunday.)...Read more
The Faith That Saves
Today we hear about how Jesus, continuing on his journey to Jerusalem, heals 10 lepers. This story is a lesson about faith and reminds...Read more
The Rich Man and Lazarus
A major theme in the Gospel of Luke is the importance of the care of the poor in the life of discipleship. In the...Read more
Wisdom from St. John Chrysostom
Here is a segment from a powerful homily of Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), monk, Bishop of Constantinople, and Doctor of the Church. His...Read more
Timeless Advice from Saint Louis IX to His Son and to Us
On August 25, we celebrated the Feast of St. Louis IX, King of France (April 25, 1214 – August 25, 1270), the patron of...Read more
Seating at the Heavenly Banquet: Wisdom from Luke’s Gospel
Meals played an important role in the society in which Jesus lived. More than a time for sharing nourishment, they were a time to...Read more
