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Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Gospel Luke 13:22-30 The reading from Hebrews is a word of encouragement during difficult times. In particular it is referring to the times when we
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 13:22-30 Gospel Summary Luke reminds us once again that we are on the “way to Jerusalem” with Jesus. This means that the guiding principle
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Classic
Luke 1: 39–56 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel offers us once again the beautiful story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, who is pregnant with
Solemnity of the Assumption, Modern
Lectionary 621, Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 The First Book of Chronicles is not where I usually begin my scriptural meditations or lectio divina, but it does offer
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Modern
Lectionary 120, Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 August here amid the verdant hills of western Pennsylvania is normally hot and humid enough, and on top of that this
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 12: 49-53 Gospel Summary In this passage Jesus speaks of the meaning of his life. To fulfill his God-given destiny, he has resolutely set
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Luke 12: 32-48 In the Gospel Jesus is speaking to his followers and gives them three important pieces of advice; Do not be afraid; Be
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 12:32-48 Gospel Summary The very first verse of today’s gospel reading tells us exactly why the gospel is Good News. Jesus calls us his
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Modern
Lectionary 114; Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 In our contemporary society success is often measured by wealth and possessions; today’s readings provide a peaceful antidote to such thinking.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 12:13-21 Gospel Summary While Jesus is teaching a crowd of people, someone asks him to settle a dispute about an inheritance. Jesus refuses to
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Luke 11: 1 – 13 This Gospel gives us three lessons on prayer; How to pray, persistence in praying, and God’s reception of our prayers.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 11:1-13 Gospel Summary Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer is shorter than the more familiar version found in Matthew’s gospel. However, all the essential
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 10:38-42 Gospel Summary Two sisters named Martha and Mary extend hospitality to Jesus as he stops for a visit while on his journey to
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Modern
Lectionary: 108; Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 The gospel selection today is very simple and direct: Jesus chides his friend Martha for being so preoccupied with the
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 10:25-37 Gospel Summary The lawyer in today’s gospel is not to be confused with the lawyers of our day. He was a student of
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Luke 10: 25 – 37 The Gospel passage begins with Jesus being approached by someone with the intent of testing him. The Scribes, and Pharisees
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Lectionary 102 In the gospel today Jesus observes very pointedly how completely he has given his authority to his disciples, who are enthralled over it;
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 10:1-12,17-20 Gospel Summary Earlier in his gospel Luke tells us the intention of Jesus as he begins his ministry: “To the other towns also
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Modern
Galatians 5:1, 13 – 18, Luke 9:51 – 62 The readings today are about call and mission. Jesus is traveling with his Apostles. They had
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Classic
Luke 9:51-62 Gospel Summary The first verse of today’s gospel is a major marker in Luke’s story of salvation. Jesus is now ready to be