Reflection on Luke 12:8-12 ~ When you must put yourself in front of others for God, know that you are embraced and loved by the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Trust and believe in yourself and in what Julian of Norwich says that “all will be well.” It …
Reflection on Luke 10:1-9 ~ Our “Yes” means we are asked in our own unique way to proclaim that the Kingdom of God is near. The Kingdom’s nearness is evident in my town, experienced as warm genuine smiles that are returned for what people do for each other. In my …
Reflection on Luke 11:42-46 ~ It is tough to put yourself into Jesus’s conversation as if we were one of these rigid Pharisees, but I believe that is what we are supposed to do. Why else would Luke specifically say the Lawyer called Jesus teacher? Being far from perfect I …
Reflection on Luke 11:37-41 ~ The truth of Christian faith is very simple; one must unconditionally love God and neighbor. There are no shades of gray to what this means. Those that are more than financially stable should recognize that simply going to a once a week church service is …
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 11:27-28 ~ Imagine if you can, re-entering your mother’s womb knowing her warm embrace. Here, the troubles of the world dissipate, your senses are limited, colors are pale, sounds are muted, and you cannot speak. Stay there in prayer for a moment, sense the touch of Christ’s …
Reflection on Luke 11:5-13 ~ I was extremely grateful and fortunate to have had a spiritual director (a priest) for well over a decade. Without even knowing such a person existed, the Holy Spirit searched my heart then found and placed him into my life. I distinctly remember when a …
Reflection on Luke 11:1-4 ~ I find it curious that Luke tells us that one of the disciples ask Jesus how to pray as John taught not as Jesus had just done. Jesus’s response is a prayer that John as a Jewish man would be mostly comfortable with. For Jesus …
Reflection on Luke 10:38-42 ~ As someone who has deeply mourned, it was easy to notice those who had comforted me and thank them. At the same time, there were others, who behind the scenes, had done things that were not as visible. This does not mean I did not …
Reflection on Luke 17:5-10 ~ The journey of helping someone understand faith’s depth has milestones. In the early stages, people have the expectation that a favor done is a favor returned. As someone moves further along in their journey, expectations change into humble gratitude. I am extremely moved when I …
