October 30, 2022

Grace Chicago Church

Homily Preview:
This Sunday we look forward to being back in the Gospel of Luke where we will read a remarkable story about a man named Zacchaeus. He hears that Jesus is going to be passing by so he climbs up into a sycamore tree to make sure he has a good view. Jesus spots him up there and tell him to hurry down. Then, in front of everyone, Jesus says: hey, Zacchaeus, get your guest room ready - I am spending the night in your home. What an unusual encounter! There are many layers to this story. Before we are finished with our reflection we will have thought again about the space that hospitality occupies in Luke's gospel; what it looks like to be generous; plus a few other things.