In today’s gospel, we hear the story of the rich man and Lazarus. We see a man raised up, living a wealthy and full life, versus a poor man lying...

You cannot be the slave of both God and of money. When we read this, we might think that we have to give up everything we own to be authentic...

Today’s Gospel is a treasure trove. We don’t just get one parable told by Jesus, but three. All three parables are about something lost; a sheep, a coin, a son....

For me, a message found in this week’s Gospel is that we must put others above ourselves. In the Gospel Jesus is telling us that to be true disciples and...

We’re used to reading about Wedding Banquets in the Gospels – and we’re probably familiar with the use of wedding feasts as an analogy to the Kingdom of God. Certainly,...

The question being asked of Jesus in this passage may well be something that crosses all our minds at various stages of life. It can be the torment of devout...

I received a Christmas card a year or two ago.  It simply read: ‘Dear Mark, May the peace of Christ disturb you’ To this day, I have pondered the significance...

Today we are reminded, through a collection of teachings, of the vigilance required to be faithful, wise, present, and authentic people of faith. The juxtaposition throughout these passages, of faithful...

At the beginning of this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus is asked to be an arbitrator between two brothers to settle a dispute over their inheritance. Instead of settling their dispute, Jesus...

As Christians, prayer is integral to our faith as it enhances our relationship with God and deepens our faith. In Luke’s Gospel we see the disciples asking Jesus for guidance...