Fr. Satish Joseph
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Catholic priest and founder of Mercypets, a charitable fund that invites pet owners to alleviate child hunger. www.mercypets.org. Also
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Homily Podcast - The Key is Perseverance
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Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, 2025 - Fr. Satish Joseph
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Sunday Homily - The Key is Perseverance
When change happens, we need not be terrified, deceived, or succumb to false predictions. Rather, it is by our perseverance that we will secure our lives.
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When change happens, we need not be terrified, deceived, or succumb to false predictions. Rather, it is by our perseverance that we will secure our lives.
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November 16, 2025 - The Key is Perseverance
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November 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sunday Homily - The Key is Perseverance
When change happens, we need not be terrified, deceived, or succumb to false predictions. Rather, it is by our perseverance that we will secure our lives.
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When change happens, we need not be terrified, deceived, or succumb to false predictions. Rather, it is by our perseverance that we will secure our lives.
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Nov 14 Scripture
The 1st reading (Wis 13:1-9) sounds like Aquinas' 5th argument for the existence of God - the order & beauty of nature points to its Creator. Human's are endowed with the ability to deduce this. But many don't. As Jesus says, "Where the body is, there vultures gather" (Lk 17:37).
The 1st reading (Wis 13:1-9) sounds like Aquinas' 5th argument for the existence of God - the order & beauty of nature points to its Creator. Human's are endowed with the ability to deduce this. But many don't. As Jesus says, "Where the body is, there vultures gather" (Lk 17:37).
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Nov 14 Scripture
The 1st reading (Wis 13:1-9) sounds like Aquinas' 5th argument for the existence of God - the order & beauty of nature points to its Creator. Human's are endowed with the ability to deduce this. But many don't. As Jesus says, "Where the body is, there vultures gather" (Lk 17:37).
The 1st reading (Wis 13:1-9) sounds like Aquinas' 5th argument for the existence of God - the order & beauty of nature points to its Creator. Human's are endowed with the ability to deduce this. But many don't. As Jesus says, "Where the body is, there vultures gather" (Lk 17:37).
Nov 14 Scripture
Wisdom is:
"an aura of the might of God
a pure effusion of the glory of God
refulgence of eternal light
spotless mirror of the power of God.
Passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets" (Wis 7:25-27).
"Wisdom of God, infuse me with your spirit."
Wisdom is:
"an aura of the might of God
a pure effusion of the glory of God
refulgence of eternal light
spotless mirror of the power of God.
Passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets" (Wis 7:25-27).
"Wisdom of God, infuse me with your spirit."
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Nov 14 Scripture
Wisdom is:
"an aura of the might of God
a pure effusion of the glory of God
refulgence of eternal light
spotless mirror of the power of God.
Passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets" (Wis 7:25-27).
"Wisdom of God, infuse me with your spirit."
Wisdom is:
"an aura of the might of God
a pure effusion of the glory of God
refulgence of eternal light
spotless mirror of the power of God.
Passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets" (Wis 7:25-27).
"Wisdom of God, infuse me with your spirit."
Nov 12 Scripture
Sometimes scripture teaches us plain manners. Ten lepers were healed but only one returned to say, "Thank you!" (Lk 17:11-19). When I was a kid I was taught:
"Door to hearts
open with ease.
The two keys are
"Thank you" and "Please.""
Let us be people with good manners.
Sometimes scripture teaches us plain manners. Ten lepers were healed but only one returned to say, "Thank you!" (Lk 17:11-19). When I was a kid I was taught:
"Door to hearts
open with ease.
The two keys are
"Thank you" and "Please.""
Let us be people with good manners.
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Nov 12 Scripture
Sometimes scripture teaches us plain manners. Ten lepers were healed but only one returned to say, "Thank you!" (Lk 17:11-19). When I was a kid I was taught:
"Door to hearts
open with ease.
The two keys are
"Thank you" and "Please.""
Let us be people with good manners.
Sometimes scripture teaches us plain manners. Ten lepers were healed but only one returned to say, "Thank you!" (Lk 17:11-19). When I was a kid I was taught:
"Door to hearts
open with ease.
The two keys are
"Thank you" and "Please.""
Let us be people with good manners.
Nov 11 Scripture
Wisdom says, "The souls of the just are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:9). Wisdom is trying reconcile the mortality of humans and the immortality of the God who created them. The Devils envy many have brought death (3:2), but very hands that created humans is the source of eternal life.
Wisdom says, "The souls of the just are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:9). Wisdom is trying reconcile the mortality of humans and the immortality of the God who created them. The Devils envy many have brought death (3:2), but very hands that created humans is the source of eternal life.
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Nov 11 Scripture
Wisdom says, "The souls of the just are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:9). Wisdom is trying reconcile the mortality of humans and the immortality of the God who created them. The Devils envy many have brought death (3:2), but very hands that created humans is the source of eternal life.
Wisdom says, "The souls of the just are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:9). Wisdom is trying reconcile the mortality of humans and the immortality of the God who created them. The Devils envy many have brought death (3:2), but very hands that created humans is the source of eternal life.
Nov 10 Scripture
The reading from Wisdom (1:1-7) tells us that "she" does not enter souls that plot evil. Rather "she" is with "those who love righteousness and seek God in integrity of heart" (1:1). The Psalm response today can be our prayer - " Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way."
The reading from Wisdom (1:1-7) tells us that "she" does not enter souls that plot evil. Rather "she" is with "those who love righteousness and seek God in integrity of heart" (1:1). The Psalm response today can be our prayer - " Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way."
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Nov 10 Scripture
The reading from Wisdom (1:1-7) tells us that "she" does not enter souls that plot evil. Rather "she" is with "those who love righteousness and seek God in integrity of heart" (1:1). The Psalm response today can be our prayer - " Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way."
The reading from Wisdom (1:1-7) tells us that "she" does not enter souls that plot evil. Rather "she" is with "those who love righteousness and seek God in integrity of heart" (1:1). The Psalm response today can be our prayer - " Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way."
Homily Podcast - "One Temple, Temples All
Here is my homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the of Lateran Basilica in Rome.
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Here is my homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the of Lateran Basilica in Rome.
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November 9, 2025 - One Temple, Temples All | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Year C, 2025 - Fr. Satish Joseph
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Homily Podcast - "One Temple, Temples All
Here is my homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the of Lateran Basilica in Rome.
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Here is my homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the of Lateran Basilica in Rome.
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Sunday Homily - "One Temple, Temples All"
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does a basilica in Rome have anything to do with us? Read on... www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does a basilica in Rome have anything to do with us? Read on... www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
Nov 9, 2025 - One Temple, Temples All
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November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Sunday Homily - "One Temple, Temples All"
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does a basilica in Rome have anything to do with us? Read on... www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does a basilica in Rome have anything to do with us? Read on... www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
Nov 8 Scripture
When Jesus says "Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth" (Lk 15:9), he is not saying that we become money loving people. Rather, that we are not attached to it; that our identity is not lost when we do not have it; that it does not determine our dignity, character, faith.
When Jesus says "Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth" (Lk 15:9), he is not saying that we become money loving people. Rather, that we are not attached to it; that our identity is not lost when we do not have it; that it does not determine our dignity, character, faith.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Nov 8 Scripture
When Jesus says "Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth" (Lk 15:9), he is not saying that we become money loving people. Rather, that we are not attached to it; that our identity is not lost when we do not have it; that it does not determine our dignity, character, faith.
When Jesus says "Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth" (Lk 15:9), he is not saying that we become money loving people. Rather, that we are not attached to it; that our identity is not lost when we do not have it; that it does not determine our dignity, character, faith.
Nov 7 Scripture
In the "Parable of the Dishonest Steward" (Lk 16:1-8), the clever steward is commended for being a prudent manager. The moral is that just as the steward was good at his crafty trade, the "children of light" must be good at their life vision - be prudent disciples for Christ. Are we?
In the "Parable of the Dishonest Steward" (Lk 16:1-8), the clever steward is commended for being a prudent manager. The moral is that just as the steward was good at his crafty trade, the "children of light" must be good at their life vision - be prudent disciples for Christ. Are we?
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Nov 7 Scripture
In the "Parable of the Dishonest Steward" (Lk 16:1-8), the clever steward is commended for being a prudent manager. The moral is that just as the steward was good at his crafty trade, the "children of light" must be good at their life vision - be prudent disciples for Christ. Are we?
In the "Parable of the Dishonest Steward" (Lk 16:1-8), the clever steward is commended for being a prudent manager. The moral is that just as the steward was good at his crafty trade, the "children of light" must be good at their life vision - be prudent disciples for Christ. Are we?
Nov 6 Scripture
Jesus' question, "Who among you having a hundred sheep and losing one would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?" (Lk 15:4) is an ironical question. No one does that. But God does. Thus Jesus eats with tax-collectors and sinners (15:2).
Jesus' question, "Who among you having a hundred sheep and losing one would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?" (Lk 15:4) is an ironical question. No one does that. But God does. Thus Jesus eats with tax-collectors and sinners (15:2).
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Nov 6 Scripture
Jesus' question, "Who among you having a hundred sheep and losing one would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?" (Lk 15:4) is an ironical question. No one does that. But God does. Thus Jesus eats with tax-collectors and sinners (15:2).
Jesus' question, "Who among you having a hundred sheep and losing one would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?" (Lk 15:4) is an ironical question. No one does that. But God does. Thus Jesus eats with tax-collectors and sinners (15:2).
Nov 5 Scripture
"Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law" (Rom 13:10). Perhaps Paul was the first say that the later commandments of the Ten Commandments are about "love your neighbor" (13:8-9). Jesus had summarized the entire law into love of God and neighbor.
"Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law" (Rom 13:10). Perhaps Paul was the first say that the later commandments of the Ten Commandments are about "love your neighbor" (13:8-9). Jesus had summarized the entire law into love of God and neighbor.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Nov 5 Scripture
"Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law" (Rom 13:10). Perhaps Paul was the first say that the later commandments of the Ten Commandments are about "love your neighbor" (13:8-9). Jesus had summarized the entire law into love of God and neighbor.
"Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law" (Rom 13:10). Perhaps Paul was the first say that the later commandments of the Ten Commandments are about "love your neighbor" (13:8-9). Jesus had summarized the entire law into love of God and neighbor.
Nov 4 Scripture
Among the many practical exhortations for Christian living that Paul gives in Rom 12:9-17, these stand out:
- Rejoice in hope,
- Endure in affliction,
- Persevere in prayer (12:12).
Both Jesus and Paul and great examples of this. Their life examples should help us be the same.
Among the many practical exhortations for Christian living that Paul gives in Rom 12:9-17, these stand out:
- Rejoice in hope,
- Endure in affliction,
- Persevere in prayer (12:12).
Both Jesus and Paul and great examples of this. Their life examples should help us be the same.
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nov 4 Scripture
Among the many practical exhortations for Christian living that Paul gives in Rom 12:9-17, these stand out:
- Rejoice in hope,
- Endure in affliction,
- Persevere in prayer (12:12).
Both Jesus and Paul and great examples of this. Their life examples should help us be the same.
Among the many practical exhortations for Christian living that Paul gives in Rom 12:9-17, these stand out:
- Rejoice in hope,
- Endure in affliction,
- Persevere in prayer (12:12).
Both Jesus and Paul and great examples of this. Their life examples should help us be the same.
Nov 3 Scripture
If our tendency is to affirm and support the rich, powerful, and famous over the poor, the vulnerable, and helpless, then we really have not understood Christ or Christianity. As Jesus puts it, "When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind" (Lk 14:13).
If our tendency is to affirm and support the rich, powerful, and famous over the poor, the vulnerable, and helpless, then we really have not understood Christ or Christianity. As Jesus puts it, "When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind" (Lk 14:13).
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Nov 3 Scripture
If our tendency is to affirm and support the rich, powerful, and famous over the poor, the vulnerable, and helpless, then we really have not understood Christ or Christianity. As Jesus puts it, "When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind" (Lk 14:13).
If our tendency is to affirm and support the rich, powerful, and famous over the poor, the vulnerable, and helpless, then we really have not understood Christ or Christianity. As Jesus puts it, "When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind" (Lk 14:13).
All Souls Homily Podcast - "Dying with Christ, Living for Him"
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November 2, 2025 - Dying with Christ, Living for Him | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the 31st Sunday, "All Souls," Year C, 2025 - Fr. Satish Joseph
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All Souls Homily Podcast - "Dying with Christ, Living for Him"
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All Souls Homily - "Dying with Christ, Living for Him"
“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him” (Rom 6:8).
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“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him” (Rom 6:8).
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November 2, 2025 - Dying with Christ, Living for Him
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November 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
All Souls Homily - "Dying with Christ, Living for Him"
“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him” (Rom 6:8).
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“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him” (Rom 6:8).
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FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
"Poor in Spirit,
Mourn with those who weep,
Meek,
Hunger and thirst for righteousness,
Merciful,
Clean of heart,
Peacemakers,
Persecuted for the sake of righteousness" (Mt 5:3-10).
There is blessedness is being the kind of person Jesus was. May we find ourselves blessed!
"Poor in Spirit,
Mourn with those who weep,
Meek,
Hunger and thirst for righteousness,
Merciful,
Clean of heart,
Peacemakers,
Persecuted for the sake of righteousness" (Mt 5:3-10).
There is blessedness is being the kind of person Jesus was. May we find ourselves blessed!
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
"Poor in Spirit,
Mourn with those who weep,
Meek,
Hunger and thirst for righteousness,
Merciful,
Clean of heart,
Peacemakers,
Persecuted for the sake of righteousness" (Mt 5:3-10).
There is blessedness is being the kind of person Jesus was. May we find ourselves blessed!
"Poor in Spirit,
Mourn with those who weep,
Meek,
Hunger and thirst for righteousness,
Merciful,
Clean of heart,
Peacemakers,
Persecuted for the sake of righteousness" (Mt 5:3-10).
There is blessedness is being the kind of person Jesus was. May we find ourselves blessed!
Nov 1 Scripture
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.
Yet so we are” (Jn 3:1).
Happy Feast of All Saints!
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.
Yet so we are” (Jn 3:1).
Happy Feast of All Saints!
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Nov 1 Scripture
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.
Yet so we are” (Jn 3:1).
Happy Feast of All Saints!
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.
Yet so we are” (Jn 3:1).
Happy Feast of All Saints!
Oct 31 Scripture
The anguish Paul felt for the Hebrew people (Rom 9:1-5) is the anguish many of us feel for those whose hearts have been hardened against the universal love of Christ. Jesus had the same anguish (Lk 14:1-6). Anguish can turn into frustration or it can be an opportunity for prayer.
The anguish Paul felt for the Hebrew people (Rom 9:1-5) is the anguish many of us feel for those whose hearts have been hardened against the universal love of Christ. Jesus had the same anguish (Lk 14:1-6). Anguish can turn into frustration or it can be an opportunity for prayer.
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Oct 31 Scripture
The anguish Paul felt for the Hebrew people (Rom 9:1-5) is the anguish many of us feel for those whose hearts have been hardened against the universal love of Christ. Jesus had the same anguish (Lk 14:1-6). Anguish can turn into frustration or it can be an opportunity for prayer.
The anguish Paul felt for the Hebrew people (Rom 9:1-5) is the anguish many of us feel for those whose hearts have been hardened against the universal love of Christ. Jesus had the same anguish (Lk 14:1-6). Anguish can turn into frustration or it can be an opportunity for prayer.
Oct 30 Scripture
Herod sought to kill Jesus. But Jesus was not threatened because his life was not in Herod's hands but in God's (Lk 13:31-35). Jesus lived what Paul later wrote, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rom 8:31b). Don't be afraid to speak the truth. For "If God is for us..."
Herod sought to kill Jesus. But Jesus was not threatened because his life was not in Herod's hands but in God's (Lk 13:31-35). Jesus lived what Paul later wrote, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rom 8:31b). Don't be afraid to speak the truth. For "If God is for us..."
October 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Oct 30 Scripture
Herod sought to kill Jesus. But Jesus was not threatened because his life was not in Herod's hands but in God's (Lk 13:31-35). Jesus lived what Paul later wrote, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rom 8:31b). Don't be afraid to speak the truth. For "If God is for us..."
Herod sought to kill Jesus. But Jesus was not threatened because his life was not in Herod's hands but in God's (Lk 13:31-35). Jesus lived what Paul later wrote, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rom 8:31b). Don't be afraid to speak the truth. For "If God is for us..."
The abuse of immigrants is a "grave crime" - Pope Leo XIV.
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The abuse of immigrants is a "grave crime" - Pope Leo XIV.
Oct 29 Scripture
"Strive to enter through the narrow gate" (Lk 13:24) means to walk the path Jesus trod - of empathy, mercy, clean heart, humility, non-violence, peace, righteousness, and self-sacrifice. When this is difficult, as Paul says, "The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness" (Rom 8:26).
"Strive to enter through the narrow gate" (Lk 13:24) means to walk the path Jesus trod - of empathy, mercy, clean heart, humility, non-violence, peace, righteousness, and self-sacrifice. When this is difficult, as Paul says, "The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness" (Rom 8:26).
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Oct 29 Scripture
"Strive to enter through the narrow gate" (Lk 13:24) means to walk the path Jesus trod - of empathy, mercy, clean heart, humility, non-violence, peace, righteousness, and self-sacrifice. When this is difficult, as Paul says, "The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness" (Rom 8:26).
"Strive to enter through the narrow gate" (Lk 13:24) means to walk the path Jesus trod - of empathy, mercy, clean heart, humility, non-violence, peace, righteousness, and self-sacrifice. When this is difficult, as Paul says, "The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness" (Rom 8:26).
Oct 28 Scripture - Feast of apostles Simon and Jude
Nothing is known about them except for their names mentioned along with other apostles. Does it matter? Not all of us are in the limelight. Most of us are quiet workers in the vineyard. As long as we are answering God's call, nothing else matters.
Nothing is known about them except for their names mentioned along with other apostles. Does it matter? Not all of us are in the limelight. Most of us are quiet workers in the vineyard. As long as we are answering God's call, nothing else matters.
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Oct 28 Scripture - Feast of apostles Simon and Jude
Nothing is known about them except for their names mentioned along with other apostles. Does it matter? Not all of us are in the limelight. Most of us are quiet workers in the vineyard. As long as we are answering God's call, nothing else matters.
Nothing is known about them except for their names mentioned along with other apostles. Does it matter? Not all of us are in the limelight. Most of us are quiet workers in the vineyard. As long as we are answering God's call, nothing else matters.
Oct 27 Scripture
In today's gospel, a woman crippled for 18 years was cured by Jesus on a Sabbath (Lk 13:1-17). The synagogue leader became indignant. What was he missing? He was missing what Paul says in Rom 8:14-15 that God's fatherly care is not about legalism but genuine love for God's children.
In today's gospel, a woman crippled for 18 years was cured by Jesus on a Sabbath (Lk 13:1-17). The synagogue leader became indignant. What was he missing? He was missing what Paul says in Rom 8:14-15 that God's fatherly care is not about legalism but genuine love for God's children.
October 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Oct 27 Scripture
In today's gospel, a woman crippled for 18 years was cured by Jesus on a Sabbath (Lk 13:1-17). The synagogue leader became indignant. What was he missing? He was missing what Paul says in Rom 8:14-15 that God's fatherly care is not about legalism but genuine love for God's children.
In today's gospel, a woman crippled for 18 years was cured by Jesus on a Sabbath (Lk 13:1-17). The synagogue leader became indignant. What was he missing? He was missing what Paul says in Rom 8:14-15 that God's fatherly care is not about legalism but genuine love for God's children.