Jesus tells us that God is just, to pray persistently, and that we should live our lives as though He will return today. Luke 18:1-8 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus tells us that God's grace is greater than we think. Matthew 20:1-16 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus is going to again tell us about how we are supposed to care for others and this is increased as we accumulate more earthly wealth. Additionally, there are consequences for our actions in this life. Luke 16:19-31(NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus tells us we should be using our gifts and our material possessions to benefit others. Be honest in everything. We cant serve two masters for we will hate one and love the other. Luke 16:1-15 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

God in his creation of us, has formed us in a way that we are naturally better at some things than others. The point of this parable is that we should be making the most of the those gifts to honor God. Think about where in your life you have done well and think about if you are using that skill set, using that ability for the glory of God. Matthew 25:14-30 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

God's grace for us is great. We shouldn’t look down upon those that we believe are the farthest from God. No matter how far from God we believe we are, no matter how mad we believe God is, let's turn back to him and repent and be welcomed back into the Grace of God. Luke 15:11-31 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus shares three stories with us about finding something lost and the great rejoicing that takes place in heaven when we are found, meaning we reject sinfulness and turn to a path of righteousness. This episode's reading is the lost coin and the other two parables emphasizing this point are the lost sheep (parables of Christ 18) and the prodigal son (parables of Christ 29). Luke 15:8-10 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus teaches us to love God and the Kingdom of Heaven above everything else, this must take precedence above everything else in our life and that we must carry our cross, that is, make sacrifices every day to fight against our sinful nature and become more righteous. Luke 14:25-33 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/luke/14-27.htm

Jesus tells us about the great banquet and this represents two things, that we are to love others as this is how we love God and that everyone has the ability to come to the banquet if they choose to accept the invitation to follow Jesus. Luke 14:15-24(NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/

Jesus teaches about humility, charity to the poor and about the honor we will receive in heaven as believers if we humble ourselves before God and serve the poor. Luke 14:7-14 (NLT)References:Tyndale, "Every Man's Bible", New Living Translation 2013Crossway, "Study Bible", English Standard Version 2016Oxford, "The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition", The New American Bible Revised Edition 2010Holman, "Apologetics Study Bible", Christian Standard Bible 2020Bible App, King James Versionhttps://biblehub.com/https://www.catholic365.com/article/5796/the-catholic-virtues.html