The story highlights the divide between a wealthy man and a beggar, prompting us to consider what creates these gaps and how to bridge them. It encourages us to prioritize caring for humanity over ignoring it. Two protagonists who cross paths and cannot speak to each other, one dressed in rags, the other in purple;…
God gives us two lives, one physical and one spiritual. As humans we are wired for the physical life. Things that keep us alive are automatic. Forexample, our hearts beat, and our lungs breathe without thought. We are well equipped tosatisfy our hunger by growing, hunting, or searching for food. When we are threatened, wehave…
Jesus inspires us with another parable about a steward who, despite mismanaging wealth, takes decisive action upon learning his job is ending, securing a brighter future for himself. The servant took a moment to reflect and asked himself, “What should I do?” This realization opened his eyes to the distinction between false wealth and true…
At a dinner invitation, Jesus noticed guests vying for seats of honor. He used this to encourage them to continue offering hospitality to relatives, but joyfully expand to include the less fortunate, who are loved by God, but often overlooked in our hearts. Don’t always invite relatives, friends, brothers, or neighbors (four groups of the…
“Lord, will only a few be saved?” This question resonates with those who feel lost. In today’s parable, Jesus tells a story about a door, a celebration, and a crowd eager to enter. This house is a vibrant crossroads of adventures that define our Christian journey. We celebrate together with just a bit of bread,…
I came to bring fire and division! Dramatic and impactful gospel that challenges and inspires. These poignant texts emerge from the fiery crucible of the first violent persecution against Christians, when Jesus’ disciples, cut off from the Jewish establishment, stood firm in the face of imprisonment and death. The Jewish leadership struck a merciless blow…
As Christians, we have a divine calling, and God gives us a life on earth to understand it andrespond to it in faith. Today we journey with the converted Jews in the book of Hebrews asthey are coached on how to respond to this calling. Then we will consider the words of Jesusas he calls…
The Sunday gospel exemplifies perseverance through three ideas in different contexts: servants await their lord, a steward in charge of a house, and an administrator who stands guard. Jesus encourages everyone to diligently grow spiritually and acknowledge doubts, negligence, and weaknesses that makes us falter; urging us to be wise stewards so that we are…
The Gospel outlines a financial conflict between brothers. While we seek transparent management, it’s essential to avoid sibling rivalry. Instead, we should promote respect and foster relationships that extend beyond mere financial concerns. Jesus is not the financial police, but he wants to safeguard the hearts of those who own money through a parable. The…
Teach us to pray, they asked Jesus. Christians have always sought to define the essential content of their faith. Jesus, from his heart, delivers it to us; He does it with a prayer. Not to ask for things but to be transformed. To pray is to reattach ourselves to God, as one attaches one’s heart…