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Ordinary Time · Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C

Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40

Be Dressed for Action, Waiting for the Master

August 13, 2028

The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow
The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow, 1838–1842Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)
A Nazarene painting in deliberately archaic style, the two groups of women separated across the canvas: lamps lit and waiting on one side, lamps out and asleep on the other.The parable turns entirely on readiness, and the painting makes the division visible before the bridegroom has arrived.Friedrich Wilhelm SchadowA Prussian painter who joined the Nazarenes in Rome, converted to Catholicism, and later ran the Düsseldorf academy.Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)A citizens' museum founded in 1815 by a Frankfurt banker who left his collection and his fortune to the city, and still governed independently.Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 12:32-48Lk 12:32-48 orLuke 12:35-40Lk 12:35-40
Second ReadingHeb. 11:1-2, 8-19Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 orHeb. 11:1-2, 8-12Heb 11:1-2, 8-12
First ReadingWis. 18:6-9Wis 18:6-9
Responsorial PsalmPs. 33:1+12, 18-19, 20-22 (12b)Ps 33:1+12, 18-19, 20-22 (12b)

Overview & Insights

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32).

Jesus tells his disciples not to fear but to sell their possessions and give alms, keeping their lamps lit and staying alert like servants awaiting their master's return from a wedding feast.

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Take it further: Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40

Commentary

Luke 12 CommentaryLk 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Commentary on the little flock, treasure in heaven, and watchful servants.

Luke 12:32 CommentariesLk 12:32 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentary on Jesus' word to the little flock.

Commentary on Luke 12:32-40Commentary on Lk 12:32-40 Working Preacher

Exegetical commentary on vocation and readiness in this same pericope.

Luke 12 CommentaryLk 12 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse notes on not being afraid and staying dressed for service.

Luke 12 (Barnes/Gill)Lk 12 (Barnes/Gill) StudyLight

Gill's Exposition covers the watchful-servants parable in full.

Luke 12:32-40 CommentaryLk 12:32-40 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching-focused commentary on readiness for the master's return.

By Faith Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

A preached reflection connecting Hebrews' faith chapter to Luke's call to readiness.

Background & Word Study

Luke 10-24 OverviewLk 10-24 Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the second half of Luke, covering this passage.

Luke 12:32 InterlinearLk 12:32 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word study on the little flock and the Father's good pleasure.

The Church Fathers

Luke 12 CatenaLk 12 Catena Catena

Patristic readings on treasure in heaven and watchful servants.

Worship & Prayers

Proper 14: Year C The Lectionary Page

Collect and full lectionary text set for this Sunday.

Podcast

Bishop Barron: What Is Faith? Word on Fire

Bishop Barron preaches this Sunday’s Mass readings, including Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40.

Art & Music

Year C, Proper 14 Vanderbilt

Curated artwork for this Sunday's readings on faith and watchfulness.

Study Hub

Proper C14 Resource Index Textweek

Broad index of commentary, sermons, and art links for this Sunday.

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