Thursday, November 16, 2023 Wis 7:22-8:1; Lk 17:20-25 In today’s Gospel, Jesus highlights the ‘present’ nature of the Kingdom. I believe that there is an intrinsic connection between the Beatitudes and Jesus’ statement on the coming of the Kingdom. The reason for my belief is their grammatical construction. Both have been constructed in the present […]
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 In today’s Gospel, Jesus praises the virtue of gratitude in the Samaritan. The healing narrative leaves behind some important lessons for us. 1.Ten lepers approach Jesus for the cure. But it only occurs to the Samaritan to acknowledge the cure and praise the Lord. The gratitude ratio
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10 In today’s Gospel, Jesus helps us understand discipleship as service in humility. We always think of love as a mutual responsibility. Rightly so! Nevertheless, what we come across in the Old Testament is the unrequited love of God. Oftentimes, God’s love for us is unrequited. When Jesus
