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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Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?
Each Evangelist tells the Good News with a twist. They function much like any good pastor or counselor. They tell stories they think will help listeners with their current struggles.
I Never Knew I Missed the Point!
Today, some cling to a late medieval view of the Church as expressed in the language and liturgy of the Council of Trent. Others think everything is up for grabs. Each group sees the shortcomings of the other. Neither is open to how they themselves miss the point.
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?
The Baptist I Never Knew
John the Baptist is the only saint in the calendar, apart from the mother of Jesus, to have two days set apart in his honor. He is featured in six Sunday Gospels in the three year Advent cycle.
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.