Category: Gospel:Luke

20th Sunday, 2008. The raising of the son of the widow of Nain. We cannot understand this story unless we weep.

LISTEN NOW Luke 7:11-16 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of… Continue reading 20th Sunday, 2008. The raising of the son of the widow of Nain. We cannot understand this story unless we weep.

20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday. Philippians 3:1-8. Luke 7:17-30.

20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday     Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts.   Philippians 3:1-8 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers,… Continue reading 20th Week After Pentecost – Thursday. Philippians 3:1-8. Luke 7:17-30.

19th Sun after Pent – Luke 6:31-36 – “As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”

LISTEN NOW Luke 6:31-36 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what… Continue reading 19th Sun after Pent – Luke 6:31-36 – “As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”

18th Sun after Pentecost 2008 – “Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”

LISTEN NOW Luke 5:1-11 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered… Continue reading 18th Sun after Pentecost 2008 – “Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”

Be Humble.

For nothing is so acceptable to God as to number one’s self with the last. This is a first principle of all practical wisdom. For he that is humbled, and bruised in heart, will not be vainglorious, will not be wrathful, will not envy his neighbor, will not harbor any other passion. I wish to… Continue reading Be Humble.

5th Sunday of Great Lent – Saint Mary Of Egypt – Who Loves The Most

LISTEN NOW 5th Sunday of Great Lent – Saint Mary Of Egypt Who Loves The Most 2008 Luke 7:36-50And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner,… Continue reading 5th Sunday of Great Lent – Saint Mary Of Egypt – Who Loves The Most

Cheesefare Week, Monday, Luke19:30-34 – "The Lord hath need of him"

Luke 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord… Continue reading Cheesefare Week, Monday, Luke19:30-34 – "The Lord hath need of him"