Reflections for

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct 27, 2013

Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65; (Sirach 35:12-17 or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Psalm 84:1-7;) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Features

Humbled

Escaping the universe of pride

Jul 19, 2012 by Paul J. Wadell

I used to picture humility as a door I was afraid to open. I never thought of it as an itinerary to holiness.

From the CCblogs Network

Blame the messenger

Dec 07, 2011 by James Sledge

It has not happened all that often, but on occasions someone has been upset enough with a sermon I've preached to call me up and complain.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Stories that get to us

Luke 18:9-14

Oct 18, 2010 by Bruce K. Modahl

Words of judgment are difficult to hear. Actually, I have no trouble hearing how they apply to others. And when the preacher gives a logical explanation of how the law applies to me, I understand it and nod my head in agreement. But it often makes little connection with my heart and even less with the way I live.

Living by the Word

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Luke 18:9–14

Oct 13, 2010 by Bruce K. Modahl

Jesus uses this parable to lure us into a trap. Hearing it we cannot help but be thankful we are not like that Pharisee. If we are thankful we are not like him, then we are just like him.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Who are you talking about, Jesus?

Luke 18:9-14

Oct 22, 2007 by Stan Wilson

About whom exactly is Jesus talking here? That’s a tricky question. Luke tells us that he speaks against “some” who trust in themselves because they are righteous. But we want names.

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