Luke 21:12-19
How do you read the above? The above refers to a reading from the Bible. The work, Luke, sometimes abbreviated to 'Lk' tells you the book name. The number 21 means chapter twenty-one of that particular book. The numbers after the colon refer to the verse numbers 12 to 19. In this case, the reference is to the Gospel (or book) of Luke, chapter twenty-one, verses twelve to nineteen.
The Gospels are books that directly refer to the life of Jesus and his direct teachings to his Apostles, who were specially chosen from all his students or disciples to learn directly from him.
This blog is not to argue or debate, but rather to teach from a Catholic perspective. All are welcome. The scripture readings are based on the USCCB readings for the liturgical year.
In today's Gospel reading Jesus essentially is telling his followers that they will be hated and persecuted because of him. However, he promises that not a hair on our head will be destroyed. How can this be? It is because we believe that although the world is filled with evils, to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus, God will show his mercy and love; through Jesus we will receive everlasting life.
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