Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44 There are three parts to today’s gospel. I am more fascinated by the first part where Jesus heals the mother-in-law of Peter. We read that Simon Peter’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever. Jesus “stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got […]
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37 Today’s gospel dwells on two themes: the authority of Jesus and the confession of the demon. The gospel reads that “Jesus taught them on the Sabbath and they were astonished at his teaching.” We don’t know what he taught. But we certainly understand the impact
Monday, September 4, 2023 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30 In today’s Gospel, Jesus is given the scroll from the Prophet Isaiah to read. Jesus reads it in their hearing. Until then, there is no problem. But the moment Jesus claims that the text represents his identity and the purpose of his mission, there is uproar.
