Banquets can be status displays--or a chance to share with those who cannot repay us.

Every heart turned to Christ brings a little more of the fiery divine presence into the world.

Luke reminds us that everything we have is temporary and that we will have to account for ourselves when we meet Christ.

Material goods can provide the illusion of present control and future security.

To pray as Jesus did draws our attention to the subtle evidence of God’s kingdom taking shape.

By performing the good work of hospitality, Abraham glimpsed the face of God.

To follow Christ means to lift up our brothers and sisters with extravagance like the good Samaritan’s and compassion like Jesus’ own.

Jesus’ determination to travel to Jerusalem is the pivot on which Luke’s Gospel turns.

Taking up the proclamation of God’s reign placed the disciples in an unexpectedly rich relationship with God and the world.

Divine love requires humility and service