Luke was written to “Most Excellent Theophilus,” whom I think was probably a Roman official. I ask, “What do you say to the Romans?” I think that Luke’s unique features in the passion come about because he is writing to the Romans, who had some major misconceptions about Jesus and the group of people who followed him. Continue reading
A week or so ago, at our Men’s Prayer Group meeting, at the very end of the meeting, I offered a spiritual exercise in the light of that weekend’s Sunday gospel – the Prodigal Son. The exercise was to write a letter to one of the characters in the parable. Here is one of the letters that was sent to me. It is an interesting Lenten reflection for all of us. My homily of that weekend was essentially my letter and reflection.There was a previous letter one of the men in the group wrote that I posted. And here is another. If other’s share their thoughts, I will post them. Continue reading
