Month: February 2025

The Sermon on the Plain according to Luke contains the hard sayings, shocking words, hard lessons and major teachings of Jesus. They seem idealistic and unrealistic in a troubled world in which we live. Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. They are impossible to do …

The Gospel of Luke is a gospel of great reversal. The Evangelist writes that the last will be the first and the first will be the last. Those who humble themselves will be exalted and those who exalt themselves will be humbled. He narrates the story of the good thief crucified with Jesus who received the promise of paradise. God …

Jesus is presented in the temple of Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph as the Savior of all nations and light of salvation. The presentation of the Lord reveals God’s desire to save all. It is also the feast of encounter. God wants to encounter His people because the business of God is finding us. He alone can save and heal …

The baptism of Jesus is another epiphany that reveals His true identity and mission. He is the beloved Son of God, the Suffering Servant and the Savior of all nations. His baptism gives us a deeper understanding of what it means to believe in and follow Him. The feast of His baptism is a celebration of relationship, mutuality and communion …