Bitter compassion
If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace (Luke 19: 42)
I didn't hurt anyone
Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth (Luke 19: 20)
Light for the soul
Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Luke 18: 38)
The gifts God has given us
Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’ (Matthew 25: 22)
A powerful vaccine against idolatry
Will he keep putting them off? (Luke 18: 7)
Prudent vigilance
Up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all (Luke 17: 27)
The false promise of heaven on earth
The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed (Luke 17: 21)
Masks, tests, and social distancing
As he was entering a village, ten lepers met [him]. They stood at a distance from him (Lc 17,12)
More important than God?
We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’ (Luke 17: 10)
False accusations
“Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” (John 2: 16)
Sudden death
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Matthew 25: 13)
