Preaching Notes – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (26 July 2026)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares two more stories designed to illustrate God’s Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46). Whatever the “Kingdom of God” is, it often goes unrecognized,
In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares two more stories designed to illustrate God’s Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46). Whatever the “Kingdom of God” is, it often goes unrecognized,
Through the use of stories we know as parables, Jesus helps us to understand and desire God’s Kingdom. Today we hear Jesus’ parable of the
In today’s Gospel, Jesus makes clear that truly intentional disciples – mature Christians – dress for success (Luke 12:32-48). That is, followers of Jesus are
In today’s Gospel, Jesus dares to venture beyond the land of Israel where we have witnessed religious leaders especially mired in stubbornly keeping the “tradition