Luke found himself in the midst of a major culture clash. In this Vincentian Mindwalk I would like to share with you the Luke I thought I knew. The Luke I have discovered And what it has meant for me.
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Jesus and the Culture Wars of Today
Do you really think “culture wars” are new? Far from it! Jesus lived in the midst of culture wars! The Acts of the Apostles are a record of how first-century Christians coped with their own culture wars
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to look at the realities of those days. Jesus’ response should challenge us in the midst of our culture wars.
Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
This Vincentian Mindwalk reflects on the “dangerous memory “ of the Exodus and Independence Day in our past, present, and future.
Sundays with Luke – Stories Within a Bigger Story
Over the next 20 Sundays Luke tells us stories from along the road to Jerusalem through Galilee. But this is no sightseeing journey. Luke wanted to show how all followers of Christ were invited…and challenged by Jesus.
Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke
How many of you are conscious of George Lucas’ stated aim when he created the cultural phenomenon we know as “Star Wars”? How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
Looking At Luke’s Big Picture!
Of the fifty-two weeks in Cycle C more than forty Sunday Gospels are drawn from Luke. It is important to see the big picture painted by individual Sunday snippets.
Eavesdropping in the Upper Room
What stories Mary could have told! She could have shared much about Jesus that you and I need to hear today… and what we as a Church need to hear.
Were There Culture Wars In the Early Church?
Were there “culture wars” In the early church? When people from various groups began to follow Jesus they brought with them.deep-seated cultural biases.