Jesus tells this dramatic parable to put across several points. The first and most obvious is the need of another. Linked with this is the necessity for justice. Secondly, the torment of the rich man is not just about the punishment he is receiving, but also about the rewards he is missing out on: he [...]
It is amazing how often Jesus spoke about finances, and today’s Gospel is just one instance. Here Jesus does not applaud the stewards practices, but rather his insights into the connection between resources and relationships. The steward is in a crunch, since he’ll soon be jobless with a shady reputation. The amount he forgives the [...]
A few pictures from our recent “Chinese” auction. Thank you to all who attended, worked at, and supported our Parish. God bless you.
Jesus once said, “do to others what you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12). We call it the Golden Rule, and like everything that is golden, we seldom use it in life. Yes. We would love to act like the Good Samaritan, but it is too demanding and time consuming. We have to [...]
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives a stark warning to those who wish to follow Him. Today’s Gospel reading comes from the section of St. Luke’s Gospel just before Jesus and His followers set off for Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. Jesus known that this journey will end in His death. Following Jesus will soon mean risking [...]
