Synagogue of Nazareth SON, ALL I HAVE IS YOURS The "Xemà Israel" is sung in the synagogues THE KINGDOM IS AMONG YOU

BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE, WHO WILL ACCOMPANY US THROUGHOUT THE YEAR “Our” GOSPEL Virgin Mother simple shepherds The Gospel of the Virgin Mother who embraces the Word Of the simple shepherds who hear the angels, Simeon and Ann Of the old Simeon and Ann who see God, women prodigal sons humble Samaritans (heretics) fallen Of the women who listen to Jesus, Of the prodigal sons received mercifully, Of the humble who are exalted, Of the grateful Samaritans (heretics), Of those fallen in the margins of the roads, that Jesus, the Good Samaritan comes to lift up

Luke, physician of Greek culture, which formed part of the first Christian community in Antioch Antioch Israel MEDITERRANEAN SEE Greece

Lk 1:1-4; Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. Lk 1:1-4; Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. Images of Nazareth (synagogue) LUKE PRESENTS HIS BOOK

Through Luke, now JESUS speaks to us: The Gospel of Jesus, the Son of God, is not a charade invented by some godly men, Luke has been reported to have lived with Jesus, and conveys the TRUTH of the teaching received. Papyrus of the Gospel of Luke in Greek of the 3rd century

In the synagogue of Nazareth, Jesus gives the whole Gospel PROGRAM Map of the city of Nazareth House of St. Joseph Synagogue (Melkite) Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (spring) Basilica of the Annunciation (Grotto)

4:14-21: And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up.

In Luke Jesus begins the Gospel in Nazareth, where he was born Jesus also loves his roots The sole Spring of the Town, since the old times

And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

God's spirit is on Jesus, is so next how his relatives are The words of Jesus are transgressive. Compel us to believe in Him Ancient well of Nazareth that provides water to the spring

because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.

He, how many helpless, was conceived in a cave, bringS the Good News to the poor Grotto of the Annunciation Only if we now make real this GOOD News, it will be for ALL

He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind,

He, who at the Grotto of Nazareth lives oppression and darkness, brings Light and Liberty Jesus wants for us a CLEAR and BRIGHT path Staircase of the house of Jesus

to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

Now it is our turn to proclaim that this shall be “a YEAR of GRACE” for the world Hands to work? 2016

And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

We all have the Holy Spirit Window and door of the synagogue Do not click These words that began to be performed in Jesus, TODAY must fulfill in us

Lord, may we live your Gospel with new eyes. That with the power of the Spirit, our time is truly of GRACE for all.

Nuns of St. Benet de Montserrat