Chapters 13 & 14 that we read today in Luke’s Gospel repeat in several ways, the ‘picture’ that - following in the footsteps of Jesus requires a special perception on the meaning of our lives – the need to see it from God’s point of view.  But how many dedicate their minds to doing this, especially those who think they ...

 The detailed parable of Jesus in Luke ch. 15 from v. 11 to 32 about the prodigal son is a challenge to understand. We see it as applying to the Jewish nation, which, of its’ own initiative chose to return to its ancient homeland – it was to a large degree a miracle! How did these long scattered people do ...