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Luke 19:1-10 Gospel Summary Jesus has now arrived at Jericho and so his long journey to Jerusalem is almost over. He has been modeling for

Luke 19: 1-10 The story of Zacchaeus is so easy to picture. A man climbed up a tree to get a look at Jesus, and

Lectionary 150 The story of the Pharisee and the tax collector is not one of the more famous of our Lord’s parables, though it has

Luke 18:9-14 Gospel Summary Luke introduces the parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector with the statement that it is addressed “to those who

Luke 18: 1-8 This is a fascinating parable, it pits a widow against a dishonest judge. The widow is persistent in her desire for the

Luke 18: 1-8 Gospel Summary: The classic way to stay in touch with God is prayer. Small wonder then that Luke writes so insistently about

Lectionary 144 It is interesting to note that some of the very same countries and regions that are in the news constantly today were familiar

Luke 17:11-19 Gospel Summary Jesus, continuing his journey to Jerusalem, comes upon ten lepers, and from a distance hears their plea for help, “Jesus, Master!

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14, Luke 17:5-10 Paul wrote two letters to Timothy and one to Titus, that differ from his other letters. His other letters were

Luke 17:5-10 Gospel Summary: Luke is still leading us toward Jerusalem, the place where we turn everything over to God. In the verses that precede

Luke 16:19-31 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel passage contains Jesus’ story about a rich man who dined sumptuously each day and Lazarus, a poor man, who

Lectionary 138 The foolishness and aloofness that can accompany wealth are clearly the theme of Amos’ preaching today as well as the core lesson of

Luke 16:1-13 Gospel Summary In order to appreciate fully the import of today’s gospel text, which gives us the parable of the Unjust Steward, we

Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 The passage this weekend is known as The Parable of the Dishonest Steward. A steward was responsible for the management of his

Lectionary 132  It is an ancient belief of Catholics that God revealed himself gradually over time, first in the beauty and splendor of creation, then

Luke 15:1-32 Gospel Summary The Pharisees and scribes are complaining that Jesus is a companion of tax collectors and sinners: “This man welcomes sinners and

Gospel Luke 14: 25-33 There are numerous sayings of Jesus that we like to hear and enjoy quoting; “Love one another,” “Do not be afraid”,

Luke 14:25-33 Gospel Summary Luke was a native of the ancient city of Antioch in Syria. This was a major trading center where the inhabitants

Lectionary 126, LK 14:1, 7-14 The first reading on the subject of humility catches my eye since humility, while a topic of great importance for all

Luke 14:1,7-14 Gospel Summary Jesus is having dinner at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and people are observing him carefully. Noticing that