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
The Life of St. Charbel: Rooted in Love for the Mother of God
The life of Saint Charbel Makhlouf (May 8, 1828 – December 24, 1898), one of the greatest Catholic mystics and miracle workers of the...Read more
Walking the Path with Jesus
Having reminded the apostles and the crowd that facing the coming judgment takes patience, Jesus now goes on to speak of how difficult it...Read more
Lessons from Luke 12
In Chapter 12 of Luke's Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples and the crowd on how to be ready for the coming judgment. A crowd...Read more
A Call to Generosity
In Chapter 12 of Luke's Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples and the crowd on how to be ready for the coming judgment. A crowd...Read more
Jesus Teaches Us to Pray: A Reflection on Luke’s Gospel
Luke gives more attention to Jesus' teachings on prayer than any other Gospel writer. He also mentions Jesus at prayer more than the others....Read more
Lessons from Martha, Mary, and the Samaritan
The story of Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary complements the story of the Good Samaritan, which immediately precedes it in Luke's...Read more
Living the Parable of the Good Samaritan
As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem, he is confronted by a scholar of the law who wants to test him. In the Gospels...Read more
The Mission of the 72 and Our Call to Discipleship
Today's Gospel begins immediately after the final verse in last Sunday's Gospel. After strong language about the difficulties of discipleship, Jesus immediately appoints 72...Read more
The Rock of the Church
Mark places this incident at Caesarea Philippi. Luke, because of the importance he wishes to give to prayer in his Gospel, places it in...Read more
