Reflection on Luke 19:45-48 ~ As a business owner, I have been in a den of thieves where greed surfaces. However, what about the more subtle dens of gossipers that we all see every day? Taken in this light we can imagine other types of dens. We have to remember …
Reflection on Luke 19:11-28 ~ Jesus’s story is an historical example of using our talents. The “Peter Principle” is a modern day explanation of rewarding people with more responsibility as long as their competence continues to improve and they excel in their job. Likewise as Christians, if when we competently …
Reflection on Luke 17:20-25 ~ If you ask your friends to describe Heaven it will likely be some future existence that has a distinct entry point. However, Jesus has already entered our space bringing Heaven within our reach. We do not need to run anywhere because in faith, when we …
Reflection on Luke 17:11-19 ~ Being grateful to God cannot be understated. For example, I live near a city that is #2 in the US for the worst car accidents per capita. Over the years, I have long suspected this is because of selfishness. I have been hit over a …
Reflection on Luke 17:7-10 ~ Have you begun to feel compelled to give without any expectation? If so you are in the dawn of accepting God’s love emerging from within to become, do, and be this love. Perhaps you are putting many other human desires aside to please God, still …
Reflection on Luke 20:27-38 ~ The poem High Flight by John Magee begins with: “Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth….” It ends with: “and touched the face of God.” Filled with awe within the silence and sanctity of his flight he understood that while alive on earth …
Reflection on Luke 16:1-8 ~ Although I have made great strides, I am still a sinner. As God’s steward, I put myself on the line such as with these with meditations that have permanence on the Web. How is it possible that my sinning and stewardship can coexist? God already …
Luke 15:1-10 Reflection ~ I have visited economically poor villages in multiple locations outside of the US. Noticeable observations from these encounters include; regardless of their situation people’s faith was remarkably visible and their care and righteousness for each other was extraordinary. My reaction each time was an awareness that …
Reflection on Luke 14:25-33 ~ In the years our children were going up, society opened up Sunday mornings to play community sports. My wife and I felt that Mass at Church took precedence. Likewise, I have projects I could easily do weekday mornings, but I would have to eliminate my …
Reflection on Luke 14:12-14 ~ In our modern society, inviting total strangers into our houses for a meal is a tough decision. The concern for the inherent dangers associated to our families outweigh doing so. However, perhaps you can become involved in a ministry. For instance what about a community …
