In conversation with the Saducees, who believe in God, but not in a life after death, Jesus points out that God is God of the living. It makes no sense to be God of the dead. Jesus also points out to His hearers that life beyond the grave is different from life in this world. […]

In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that God will “fulfill all your desires for goodness.” Zacchaus’ desires for goodness were fulfilled as he responded to them. He did not let his good feelings run to waste. He turned his emotions into actions and his thoughts into deeds. He acted on his desire to see

Society recognized the Pharisee as a good man and a local celebrity. In a time of great injustice, he was just, and tried hard to live according to the commandments. In fact, he was almost perfect. All that was wrong with him was that he thought himself a cut above others and he was very

Just before today’s passage in St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus has been telling His disciples about His return in glory and the final establishment of His kingdom. When will it happen? There are no instant answers. It may take time; they will have to be patient and wait. They are called to have faith, faith that

“At the III Synod of the PNCC held in Chicago, IL 95 years ago the synod body voted to have a special feast day to commemorate the Christian Family. It was decided to set aside the second Sunday of October for this special celebration of the Christian Family, which was to stress the importance of

The Gospel reading today talks of duty in the sense that is shared by parents who make sacrifices for their children, or by members of the armed services who risk their lives for their country. We are morally obliged to God for everything, from our lives to the world around us. Everything has been given

Jesus tells this dramatic parable to put across several points. The first and most obvious is the need of another. Linked with this is the necessity for justice. Secondly, the torment of the rich man is not just about the punishment he is receiving, but also about the rewards he is missing out on: he

It is amazing how often Jesus spoke about finances, and today’s Gospel is just one instance. Here Jesus does not applaud the stewards practices, but rather his insights into the connection between resources and relationships. The steward is in a crunch, since he’ll soon be jobless with a shady reputation. The amount he forgives the