10th Sunday, Year C

It should be noted that this is the first resurrection (resuscitation) miracle in Luke’s Gospel. For a dead man to sit up and speak would be terrifying—it defies natural law and signals divine intervention. It was held that only God or His prophets could raise the dead. The fear comes from realizing: this is not just a healer; this is someone with power over death itself. This is an eschatological moment that suggests the Kingdom of God is at hand: the crowd exclaims: “A great prophet has arisen in our midst.” and “God has visited his people.” These words are theological affirmations, not just emotional reactions. .

Take a moment and consider all that Jesus has to offer.  Do it from the comfort of your back porch!

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The Resurrection of the Widow’s Son at Nain | James Tissot , 1886–1896 | Brooklyn Museum | PD-US