Catechesis Notes for Week — Summer Stories for the Family from the Gospel of St. Luke— The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son—Jesus took the uncleanness of sin and death to Himself, spoke the Word of life that raised the boy from the dead, giving him back to his mother as a picture of the resurrection and the blessed reunion we will experience in heaven; John the Baptist Sent Disciples to Jesus to confirm that He was the Messiah, and they were directed to all the words and works that Jesus performed in fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures. At the end of chapter seven, Jesus Forgives a Sinful Woman in the house of Simon the Pharisee which takes us full circle to the mercy and grace of our Lord that was at the center of Jesus’ teaching in chapter six: “Love your enemies…” The Parable of the Sower and the Seed teaches us how the Seed of the Word, the Gospel of God’s mercy in Christ, is what brings a sinner to repentance and faith in Jesus for salvation. Whenever anyone comes to faith in Christ, it is a miracle of this Word of mercy. Those who receive His Word are the true members of Jesus’ family.CP250608