Part 12: Luke 1:17b
Fr. Evan discusses the second part of verse 17 and its meaning. He also addresses the place of repentance before acceptance.
Part 13: Luke 1:18-25
Part 14: Luke 1:26
Part 15: Luke 1:26-27
Fr. Evan discusses the terms "virgin," "betrothed," and "house of David" and their significance in Holy Scripture.
Part 16: Luke 1:27b-30
Part 17: Luke 1:31-32
Fr. Evan discusses key verses in understanding the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ.
Part 18: Luke 1:33-38
Part 27: Luke 1:59
Gospel of Luke
Father Evan goes back to discussing the formation of the Old Testament and New Testament canon and the importance of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Luke 2:29-30
Fr. Evan discusses the first part of the Song of Simeon, his departure and meeting with the Lord and the meaning of salvation.
Luke 2:31-33
Fr. Evan discusses part two of the Song of Simeon and covers salvation, God’s desire for all to be in His Kingdom, and the marvelous reality of God’s Good News.
Luke 2:34
Fr. Evan discusses the third part of the Song of Simeon. How is Christ a stumbling block to humanity? How does Christ heal our humanity?
Luke 2:35-37
Fr. Evan discusses part four of the Song of Simeon and begins exploring the Prophetess Anna and the role of women in the Gospel of Luke, Holy Scripture, and the Church.
Luke 2:38-41
Final installment on the Prophet Anna, covering praise and gratitude as spiritual disciplines. Part I on Jesus’s visit to the Temple at age 12.
Luke 2:50-52
We conclude chapter two and the material related to Jesus’s childhood. We begin an introduction to Chapter 3—its themes and an outline for the chapter.
Luke 3:1-2
Luke 3:3-7
Luke 3:8-9
Luke 3:10-14
Luke 3:15-20
This is part six on the preaching and teaching of St. John the Forerunner. The episode also features an introduction to the Baptism of Christ.
Luke 3:21-22, Part VI
We begin to look at the meaning and theology of Jesus’s baptism and what this means for humanity and the Church.
Luke 3:21-22, Part V
In this 5th lecture on the baptism of Christ, we examine the two verses in Luke’s Gospel that record the event.
Luke 3:21-22, Part IV
Luke 3:21-22, Part VIII
Fr. Evan discusses the meaning of Christ’s baptism and begins part one of his discussion of our baptism.
Luke 3:21-22, Part IX
A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.
Luke 3:21-22, Part X
A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.
Luke 3:21-22, Part XI
A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.
Luke 3:21-22, Part XII
Fr. Evan discusses the Service of Holy Baptism and its connection to the baptism of Christ.