Luke 19,1-10

He entered Jericho and was going through the town  and suddenly a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man.  He kept trying to see which Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see him for the crowd;  so he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way.   … Read more »

Luke 18,35-43

Now it happened that as he drew near to Jericho there was a blind man sitting at the side of the road begging.  When he heard the crowd going past he asked what it was all about,  and they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.  So he called out, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me.’  The people in front scolded him and told him to keep quiet, but he only shouted all the louder, ‘Son of David, have pity on me.’  Jesus stopped and ordered them to bring the manfaith has saved you.’  And instantly his sight returned and he followed him praising God, and all the people who saw it gave praise to God… Read more »

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Luke 21,5-19

When some were talking about the Temple, remarking how it was adorned with fine stonework and votive offerings, he said,  ‘All these things you are staring at now — the timewill come when not a single stone will be left on another; everything will be destroyed.’  And they put to him this question, ‘Master,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, then, and what sign will there be that it is about to take place?’  But he said, ‘Take care not to be deceived, because many will come using my name and saying, “I am the one” and “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them… Read more »

Luke 18,1-8

Then he told them a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart.  ‘There was a judge in a certain town,’ he said, ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for anyone.  In the same town there was also a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!”  For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Even though I have neither fear of God nor respect for any human person,  I must give this widow her just rights since she keeps pestering me, or she will come and slap me in the face.” ‘  And the Lord said, ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say?   … Read more »