Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

The Pharisees are troubled by Jesus’ words and actions. Jesus responds by laying low. He prefers to be the quiet servant of the Lord that Isaiah foretold.

It’s easy to judge others, but when we do we may find Jesus judging us in return.

Jesus is the answer to all of our troubles and burdens. He lightens them either by increasing our strength or by clarifying our perceptions or simply by taking the burden off our shoulders.

Jesus says that the Father responds to the desire of the childlike to be in relationship with him. The Father grants what his children need, and he grants it through the Son.

The miracles and the teaching of Jesus were intended to lead people to conversion. The sinfulness of our world indicates that his salvation is still not being accepted by everybody.

Apostles share the gifts of the Lord with one another. Welcoming a prophet of the Lord means welcoming the Lord who sent the prophet.