St. Luke was a Greek-speaking convert of pagan origins, not an eyewitness to the events of the life of Christ. He writes for a non-Jewish audience. In addition to the Gospel that bears his name, he is also credited with writing the Acts of the Apostles. Consequently, Saint Luke is responsible for more than 25% of the Christian Scriptures.
It is probably more profitable for us to reflect on...
It is difficult to keep a positive attitude given the many sources of division and disappointment that one can single out in any discussion of our current culture and society. Sadness and grief surround us as family relationships unravel, as loved ones pass away, as so many young people take their own lives, as war and violence seem to grow every day, and as our political conversation is...
In the first reading for today’s liturgy, St. Paul creates two lists: a list of works of the flesh and a list of the fruits of the Spirit.
In order to understand St. Paul’s point, we must first remember that Jesus, and later St. Paul, came to proclaim the nearness of the Kingdom of God. It is at hand; it is meant for us and we for it; and God desires nothing more than for all of...
“Nada te turbe.” These three Spanish words are the first line of a poetic by St. Teresa of Avila. “Let nothing disturb you.” These words echo a line that we hear so often that they sometimes go unnoticed as we pray with the Scriptures; “Do not be afraid.”
It is easy to lose one’s focus when it comes to God’s commandments. St. Paul tells...
In the Gospel passage for this Sunday, a wealthy man approaches Jesus with deep desire and evident enthusiasm. He addresses Jesus in a spirit of reverence and affection – “Good Teacher.” He comes to Jesus with the hope of finding the answer to a profound human question, a question that we might also ask of Jesus: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” This man...