April 26 – Luke 17:11-37 – “The Kingdom of God is among you” (Lk 17:21) There is nothing more precious than the presence of God – in the Word, in the Eucharist, in me, in the neighbor. But the Gospel … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 25
April 25 – Luke 16:18-17:10 – “And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” (Lk17:5) As a disciple of Jesus, I walk by faith. Every step I take is shaped by my commitment to follow Jesus. Nothing else. … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 24
April 24 – Luke 16:1-17 – “But from then on the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone who enters does so with violence” (Lk 16:16) As a disciple of Jesus, I have my priority clearly defined by the Master … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 23
April 23 – Luke 15:8-32 – “there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Lk 15:10) Lost. Found. Joy. Compelling situations, way too familiar. I know what it means to rejoice after finding something … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 22
April 22 – Luke 14:25-15:7 – “There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance” (Lk 15:7) As a disciple of Jesus, I am called to … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 21
April 21 – Luke 14:1-24 – “Blessed will you be because of their inability to repay you” (Lk 14:14) Love, by its very nature, is given freely and sets the recipients free. It means that when I love someone, it … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 20
April 20 – Luke 13:10-35 – “When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said,” Woman, you are set free of your infirmity” (Lk 13:12) I am touched by the fact that Jesus saw this woman. She is one … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 19
April 19 – Luke 12:49-13:9 – “Why do you not know how to interpret the present time?” As a disciple of Jesus, I have the opportunity to learn from the Master who is teaching me to see things from the … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 18
April 18 – Luke 12:22-48 – “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be” (Lk 12:34) As a disciple of Jesus, I look at Him to learn how to live my life fully. Jesus is the only … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – April 17
April 17 – Luke 12:1-21 – “Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God” (Lk 12:21) As a disciple of Jesus, I am learning to value … Continue reading