Gospel

In the Vineyard
Commentary on Luke 12:49-56

On April 15, 2013, two bombs went off at the finish line of the Boston [...]

Christ Healing the Crippled Woman
Commentary on Luke 13:10-17

Two things are important to remember for framing this particular episode in Luke 13:10-17. Since [...]

Christ Healing the Crippled Woman
Commentary on Luke 13:10-17

In Luke’s narrative, two scenes of Jesus’ teaching sandwiches this account of healing and controversy [...]

The Poor Invited to the Feast
Commentary on Luke 14:1, 7-14

Outwardly, the pericope for this Sunday seems to be offering just wise advice. Do X [...]

The Poor Invited to the Feast
Commentary on Luke 14:1, 7-14

My family sits down together at dinnertime most evenings. It’s a time to catch up [...]

Delicate - Artisanal Hands X
Commentary on Luke 14:25-33

Last week’s pericope from Luke was set inside, namely, in the home of a Pharisee [...]

Delicate - Artisanal Hands X
Commentary on Luke 14:25-33

Luke is interested in stories about Jesus and his family. It’s the only Gospel that [...]

Lost Drachma
Commentary on Luke 15:1-10

This particular pericope belongs to a complex of parables that is both unique to Luke [...]

Lost Drachma
Commentary on Luke 15:1-10

The fifteenth chapter of Luke consists of three parables: the Lost Sheep (verses 3-7); the [...]

Rich and Poor, or, War and Peace
Commentary on Luke 16:1-13

“Gotta serve somebody,” Bob Dylan sings.1 In today’s gospel Jesus says you can serve either [...]