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The Parables of Jesus #25: The Publican and the Pharisee

Two men went up to the temple to pray…The Publican and the Pharisee[Luke 18:9-14] You are driving to church one bright Sunday morning. You pass long lines outside a donut shop, folks lining up at the golf tees, people shopping and strolling. The thought briefly...

The Parables of Jesus #26: The House on the Rock; The Unfinished Tower

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Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?The House on the Rock; The Unfinished Tower[Matthew 7:24-27 and Luke 14:28-30] Saint Basil, one of the three ‘ecumenical hierarchs’ of the Orthodox Church, is called ‘the Great.’ Considering his teachings...

The Parables of Jesus #27: The King at War; the Unfinished Tower

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‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’The King at War and the Unfinished Tower[Luke 14:28-32] Throughout the ages, nations have gone to war with high spirits — patriotic crowds, a confident military, soldiers filled with martial spirit, politicians...

The Parables of Jesus #28: The Unjust Manager

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‘Make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth’The Unjust Manager[Luke 16:1-9] There is a saying about a certain type of Christian that goes: ‘He is so spiritual that he is no earthly good.’ In response, Jesus offers us a parable that is strange, even...

Biblical Reflection -The Parables of Jesus #1: Introduction

Parables of Jesus, Spiritual Reflections

Do you not understand this parable? What were the essential characteristics of the earthly ministry of Jesus? According to the Gospel of Matthew Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every...

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The Parables of Jesus #25: The Publican and the Pharisee

The Parables of Jesus #26: The House on the Rock; The Unfinished Tower

The Parables of Jesus #27: The King at War; the Unfinished Tower

The Parables of Jesus #28: The Unjust Manager

Biblical Reflection -The Parables of Jesus #1: Introduction

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