Gospel Reflection – 30 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Luke 18:9-14 Prayer that pierces the Clouds Today’s parable highlights the contrast between the self-righteous religious man, a Pharisee, and the humble tax-collector, regarded as a sinner. Pride is first in the list of the seven deadly roots of sin. In the story of Adam and Eve the original temptation was “You will be like…
Scripture Reflection – 29th Sunday Year C
Sunday 20th October 2019 … Luke 18:1-8 1. Today’s parable about the persistent widow has a very clear message: don’t give up, continue praying, persevere. Perseverance isn’t always easy because there are times when God is delaying the answer. “Will not God see justice done to his children who cry to him day and night…
Sunday Gospel Reflections by Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. (28 Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C)
28th Sunday in Ordinary time: Luke 17:11-19 “Finding himself cured”. Notice how the gospel doesn’t simply say that the leper was cured. The emphasis was on finding himself cured. Gratitude, the heart of prayer, begins in finding our gifts and blessings. Then we are moved to turn back in praise of the giver and…