Luke

Jesus' death is almost impossible to accept. Then he comes back.

The church organizes its life in the wake of absence.

Our risen savior has taste buds and a digestive tract.

Our risen savior has taste buds and a digestive tract.

What scripture means is not reducible to what it once meant.

Our political discourse features strong convictions about moral obligations—and widespread uncertainty about where they come from.

Greek and English do not work the same way. So what does it mean to create a literal translation?

“No evil shall befall us,” said St. Anthony in the desert, preachers during the Rwandan genocide, and Americans after 9/11.

Anna and Simeon’s hope precedes their encounter with Jesus.

Mary and Elizabeth knew the basic truths of life.

Who tests Abraham, or Jacob, or Jesus—and why?

It's Advent, and accusations against prominent men are shaking things up like a highway construction project in the wilderness.

When I read the annunciation story, I picture Mary as Clara.

When I read the annunciation story, I picture Mary as Clara.

The Magnificat rejoices in a God who acts within human history.

Luke insists that Jesus is a child of Israel.

Luke has some sense of how a baby can change everything.

Luke has some sense of how a baby can change everything.