Journey to Wholeness
A faithless generation, condemned by Ninevites and the Queen of the South, faces Jesus’ challenge through the sign of Jonah.… Read the rest
… Read the restThen some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” He said to them in reply, “An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet.
… Read the restBut the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him to put him to death.
When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place.
… Read the restAt that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.
But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
A bruised reed he will not break,
Matthew 12:20
a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory.
A bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not quench.
… Read the restThen some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.”He
… Read the restAs Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.”
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While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him.
22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Saturday (Year II)
Luke 6:1-5
While Jesus was going through a field of grain on a sabbath, his disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.… Read the rest