Faithful, and not lazy, followers of Jesus Going up to heaven, Jesus entrusts gifts and talents to his disciples.  He expects them to be faithful, no matter the kind or the amount of the gifts … Read More

Ready, holding lamps that are burning Jesus is the bridegroom whom we await.  We will enter with him into the wedding feast, if with wisdom we stay awake and are ready, with our lamps burning. … Read More

Simplicity that is unusual, yet necessary There is, in Jesus, consistency between thought and word, also between preaching and doing.  We are not Christians if we lack such simplicity. Jesus addresses this time the crowds … Read More

Chaos and darkness, no; peace and light, yes Jesus shows us the right way to love God and our neighbor.  Those who love, as Jesus does, overcome chaos and darkness together with him. In the … Read More

Wisdom that is hard to resist and believe Jesus has the wisdom in speaking that his adversaries will be powerless to resist or refuse. The Pharisees love it when people recognize their wisdom and call … Read More

Garment to wear for heaven’s glorious feast Jesus himself is the garment we need in order to take part in the heavenly feast.  By clothing ourselves with him, we are assured of entry into the … Read More

Fruit of righteousness that the Kingdom demands The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ for the praise and glory of God.  And those who remain in Jesus and he in them bear much fruit. … Read More

Petty and narrow self-interests Jesus dies for us sinners.  That is how the God of unfathomable goodness proves his love for us as petty and stingy as we are. Our petty desires for gain, power … Read More

Forsake the ways and thoughts of the world Jesus teaches us to forsake the ways and thoughts of the world.  Replacing them with those of God, we become fools before the world, yet wise before … Read More

Forgive as our heavenly Father forgives Jesus calls us to repentance and forgiveness.  And we heed his call in so far as we are ready to forgive our brothers and sisters. The Gospel teaches that … Read More