Church of St. Clement | El Paso, Texas
Gospel: Luke 12.49-56: Jesus says He came to bring fire on the earth, and division, and great suffering. The Mosaic Law (Torah) was given initially to protect Israel from her pagan neighbors. Circumcision, the dietary laws and the purity laws all set her apart as Abraham’s and God’s family. But these laws were temporary until... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 12.32-40. Jesus tells the disciples that the Father is pleased to give them the kingdom. They should sell their possessions, give alms, and recognize that their real treasure is spiritual. Thy must be dressed and ready, for their Master (God) departed [when the Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC? cf.... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 12.13-21 is the parable of the rich fool who had many possessions but was unprepared when his life was demanded of him. God created human beings to be in loving relation with Him so that they would experience love, joy and peace. When we fell as the result of Adam and Eve’s idolatry... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 11.1-13 tells of Jesus teaching His disciples the Lord’s prayer. He told them to persevere in asking for what they want and need and promises that if they ask, it will be given them; if they knock, the door will be opened; and if they search, they will find. What would it look... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 10.38-42 tells of Jesus arriving at the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, his sisters, on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, enthralled. Martha is busy with daily distractions and worry. Jesus says Mary has chosen the better part which shall not be taken away from her. Jesus, the God-Man,... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 10.25-37. A lawyer asked Jesus the most basic of all questions, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus asked the lawyer in return, “What is written in the law?” The lawyer answered with the summary of the law: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 10.1-11, 16-20. The Lord appointed seventy disciples to go out in pairs to all the towns in Galilee to preach the good news that in Jesus the Messiah the kingdom of God is at hand. Jesus said their names were written in the book of life, and that He had seen Satan fall... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 9.51-62 tells of Jesus setting His face toward Jerusalem to die in order to reconcile His people to God. Being rejected as He passes through Samaria does not cause Him to want to retaliate. To those who wish to follow Him He tells them that commitment to Him and love and peace must... Continue Reading →
Gospel: Luke 8.26-39. Jesus exorcises a demoniac and sends the evil spirits into a herd of swine who drown themselves. In this season of Pentecost we are reflecting on what the Christian life should be. Christ on the cross has taken away our condemnation by God’s law for sin and we have received Christ’s divine... Continue Reading →
