Luke By The Numbers, 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (C), July 6, 20o25

The writiers of the sacred scriptures often used particular numbers to signify important and holy things: 12,7, even little 3! Today's passage from Luke's Gospel continues the tradition with three very important numbers marking his account of Jesus sending forth his disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Each number gives us an insight into our own mission to proclaim and live the Gospel.

Homily shared with the Saint Francis Catholic Community in Cuenca, Ecuador.  (Full Disclosure: this homily is a retooling of previous reflection given on the same Sunday in Sacred Heart Church in Spokane in 2016).