In Luke’s Gospel we read the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus, as chief tax collector, was considered a very bad man in first-century Israel, but Christ greets him with love. It is the love of God that causes everything to be, and comes before everything we do. God does not love us because we do good; we do good because God loves us.
Reading 1 – Wisdom 11:22 – 12:2
Psalm – Psalm 145:1-14
Reading 2 – 2 Thessalonians 1:11 – 2:2
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10
Thank you @BishopBarron and the entire team working on Evangelization & Catechesis for @USCCB. Excellent discussion. As someone who works in evangelization at the grassroots, I was encouraged watching the livestream. You are all supported by many prayers.
I just read @BishopBarron’s chapter on Biblical Interpretation and Theology in his book “Exploring Catholic Theology” and it’s super impressive. Looking forward to reading chapter 13: “Announcing the Lordship of Jesus Christ”. This is ressourcement at its best!
@BishopBarron I finished your book 'Catholicism: A journey to the heart of the faith', yesterday. Thankyou, it was very enlightening and interesting. Especially for a new Catholic like myself on the RCIA journey at the moment.
@dylandrego @BishopBarron has done tremendous work revitalizing the Catholic faith. I see/hear it in bible studies & KOC meetings & TMIY groups & on retreats. He has engaged men & women to rediscover the great intellectual tradition of the Church and take their spiritual life more seriously.
Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2567, 2412, 2128, 1766, 1443, 285
Liturgical Readings
Cycle C - Ordinary Time - Week 31
Scriptures
Luke 19:1-10, Wisdom 11:22-26, Wisdom 12:1-2
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Creation, God, Love