Psalms: 112, 113
Meditation
Luke: Whoever thinks that Jesus is “nice” take a gander at this. The Pharisee was nice to Jesus by this invitation; Jesus returns this by insulting him and berating his ilk. The hapless lawyer speaks up, I suppose, in support of the Pharisee (evidently, the lawyer learned nothing from the Pharisee’s experience) and was rewarded with a tongue-lashing for his efforts. This scene is very similar to another episode when the disciples had eaten without first washing their hands (Mark 7:1-4)
Gospel:
Luke 11:37-52
New Testament:
Revelation 12:1-6
Old Testament:
Ecclus. 28:14-26