Jesus speaks of a narrow way. Our culture does not like narrowness. We see it as an intolerable vice. Ironically, we can be very narrow minded about narrowmindedness. If you

If you did not think of it yet, it is probably too late. This is a good week to schedule a vacation. Our Lord says he has come to set

Jesus tells the parable of the Foolish Rich Man in the Gospel reading this week. Could there be a more American parable? We have valorized the wealthy, imagining that people

Luke has us deep into a discussion of discipleship these days. He has sent out the demoniac to tell everyone of what God has done for him. He has warned

Jesus speaks this week about a name written in heaven. The disciples have been casting out demons and healing the sick. They come back excited and happy, but Jesus tells

Disciples rather have a tough time of it in the Gospel reading this week. James and John get a rebuke. We might heartily concur with Jesus’ rebuke of them, but

If you look for a theme in the next several weeks of Gospel readings, you will find that there is a great deal about discipleship and the preacher may well