Friday, October 25, 2024 Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ disappointment over the hypocrisy in people. The people behave as if they lack the ability to read the signs of the times. But Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by showing that for those who can read the ‘signs of the weather,’ reading the ‘signs […]
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Today’s Gospel highlights the power of the Gospel message. In my view, Jesus’ statement regarding setting the earth on fire amounts to what we today know as ‘creative tension,’ which means that a situation where disagreement or discord ultimately gives rise to better ideas or outcomes. The
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Today’s Gospel continues the servant imagery from yesterday. In Luke’s writings, the words ‘servants’ and ‘stewards’ refer to those who give service to the Christian community. Hence, Luke implies that those who have a responsibility towards the community are expected to be faithful to their roles and
