Our insatiable ego
“When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury.” (Luke 4: 28)
Worshiping creatures or the Creator?
“Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty.” (John 4: 14)
A heart closed to forgiveness
“Father, give me my share of the estate.” (Luke 15: 12)
Deepening our understanding of the Word of God
“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants.” (Matthew 21: 40)
Hell is for the nameless
“From the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus.” (Luke 16: 23)
The fascination of human power
“The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” (Matthew 20: 28)
Devotion or vainglory?
“Do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.” (Matthew 23: 3)
Two certainties
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. (Mt 17: 3)
Our enemies are unkind
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Mt 5: 44)
Not only formal obedience
“Whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” (Mt 5: 22)
Our Lord’s Grace must be sufficient.
“Ask and it will be given to you.” (Mt 7: 7)
Signs from Heaven
“And there is something greater than Jonah here.” (Luke 11: 32)
