Jesus draws on his Jewish heritage to affirm tradition and shine a light on what is most important: love.

The parable of the wedding banquet provides insights into how to enter and remain in the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus provokes his listeners to focus on important matters rather than seeking to justify themselves.

During a time of much disagreement and uncertainty, today’s readings offer a few reminders.

The parable reminds us that just labor practices are a pro-life issue that should be considered as we discern our election choices.

In today’s reading, the entire community is given authority to hold its members to account and rectify wrongful acts.

Actions reveal character and intention more than words do.

This problematic parable teaches the importance of mercy, asking for help and granting relief to those in need.

Today’s Gospel is another reminder of God’s inclusive generosity.

The readings reveal the importance of openness to hearing the truth and of thinking critically about who is given power.

Today’s Gospel includes events, instructions and revelations that help train the disciples to be future leaders.

Scripture provides helpful insights about power and authority.

We must struggle together to deliver the society we want to see.

Telling people suffering victimization to wait for a future reckoning only does further harm and fails to promote God’s kingdom.

We can pray that our leaders seek wisdom and understanding, but we must also exercise our right to vote for those who have demonstrated these qualities.

Romans takes notions of physical burdens of the flesh and calls for believers to focus instead on the Spirit of God within them.

The rewards for accepting the Gospel are awesome, but the demands are hefty. Belief is not passive or easy.

Despite their ominous tone, the readings encourage trust and belief in God.

In this time without Communion, we seek alternative ways to honor this day.

Each of Luke's accounts highlights aspects of the Spirit’s role in propelling the Christian movement forward after the resurrection.