The illustration of Jesus eating with the publicans and sinners is by Alexandre Bida, from an 1784 book entitled "Christ in Art; or The Gospel Life of Jesus: With the Bida Illustrations" and it portrays the action of Sunday' gospel narrative.In Sunday's gospel narrative, the Pharisees and scribes "murmured" about Jesus associating with the publicans and sinners, and our Lord responded with the parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin.
Sunday's epistle is from the first general epistle of Peter, and speaks of humility, sobriety, vigilance, and a stedfast resistance to "our adversary the devil."
As always, the question come up, can we both understand and respond appropriately to the Lord's teachings and our duties as His people?
The collect for the day gives us the answer: we can! We can what? "Be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities" through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday's propers are found HERE. Be sure to read them, and identify the "afflictions" in your life which deal with suffering for the sake of Christ - for the sake of Love.
