Daily Gospel Exegesis The Commemoration of All Souls (Year C) - Luke 7: 11-17
Nov 1, 2025
The discussion centers on an impactful healing miracle from Luke's Gospel, where Jesus raises a widow's only son. The host draws parallels with Elijah, emphasizing the widow's vulnerability and social context. There's an exploration of Jesus' compassion, as he reverses ritual impurity by touching the bier. The crowd's reaction highlights Jesus as a prophetic figure, signifying God's presence among them. The theological implications link back to themes of resurrection and Christ as the healer for body and soul.
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Luke's Unique, Timed Miracle
- Luke's Nain story is unique to his Gospel and likely placed right after the centurion's healing to show continuing ministry power.
- The journey to Nain (about 25 miles) and the crowd emphasize Jesus' growing popularity and movement.
Widow's Vulnerability Matters
- The widow's situation amplifies the tragedy: as a widow she depended on her only son for support and now loses all security.
- Luke highlights social vulnerability to show the miracle's profound social and economic impact.
Elijah Parallel In The Gate Scene
- Luke invites readers to recall Elijah meeting a widow at a city gate, signaling an Old Testament parallel.
- This parallel frames Jesus as a prophetic successor like Elijah and Elisha.