Luke includes in his Gospel an account found nowhere else in the Gospel tradition, a story which fits well with many of the Lucan themes regarding the value and danger of wealth and possessions – not ...

IF last Sunday we saw a tax collector pleasing in the sight of God because of his truthfulness and humility, now we encounter a chief of tax-collectors doing the right thing and receiving salvation as ...

“He ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way” (Luke 19:3). Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Luke 19:1-10 The story of Zacchaeus is a favorite Gospel story, especially for ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday said Jesus continues to go out in search of those who are lost or without hope in a catechesis titled “Jesus Christ Our Hope.” In his written catechesis, released by the ...

“Come down quickly, for I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In the narrative structure of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus was nearing the end of his journey from Galilee to Jerusalem when he ...

Zacchaeus Sunday signfies the approach of Great Lent. So, it's coming. We heard today from the Gospel of St. Luke the story of Zacchaeus—the little, short guy. He was so short he couldn't see above ...

In order to meet Jesus, aim high, overcome a paralysis of shame, and be courageous in ignoring the critics of the Gospel, Pope Francis has told young pilgrims said at the final Mass of World Youth Day ...