Warnings and Encouragements 1Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be a on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that … Continue reading Luke Chapter 12: Our reading for December 12, 2019 →

Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer 1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, a hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. b 3Give us each … Continue reading Luke Chapter 11: Our reading for December 11, 2019 →

Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two 1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two aothers and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers … Continue reading Luke Chapter 10: Today’s reading for December 10, 2019 →

Happy Monday! Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 1When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no … Continue reading Luke Chapter 9: Our reading for December 9, 2019 →

The Parable of the Sower 1After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3Joanna … Continue reading Luke Chapter 8: Today’s reading for December 8, 2019 →