Tag Archives: Lepers Loons and Losers

The Pennies of the Poor Widow by Paulus Lesire

The Widow’s Offering | Luke 21:1-4

Part 12 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in

Jesus dies on the cross

The Soldier and the Spear | John 19:34

Part 11 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. One of the soldiers pierced his side with a lance, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. (John 19:34) It was clear

Christ and the Good Thief by Titian

The Thief on the Cross | Luke 23:42

Part 9 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 23:42) He was a criminal. Some translations of the Bible

The Adoration of the Shepherds by L'Ortolano

Jesus and the Shepherds | Luke 2:8

Part 8 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. In the countryside close by there were shepherds. (Luke 2:8 New Jerusalem Bible) Whether as small figurines in a home nativity scene or

Christ and Zacchaeus by Niels Larsen Stevns

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector | Luke 19:10

Part 7 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:1) When it comes to compiling a list

Le Christ et la Cananéenne by Francisco Antolinez y Sarabia

The Syrophoenician Woman | Mark 7:25-29

Part 6 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. A woman came to him whose little girl was possessed by an evil spirit. (Mark 7:25) I have a confession to make: I

Oh Let the Children Come Unto Me, in the clerestory of Saint Bernard Church, Burkettsville, Ohio

The Little Children and Jesus | Mark 10:14-16

Part 5 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such that the Kingdom of God belongs…” And

Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain by Wilhelm Kotarbinski

The Widow of Nain | Luke 7:11-17

Part 4 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. (Luke 7:13 NLT) As Luke relates the story, a great crowd followed Jesus

Heilung der Blutflüssigen by Sant' Apollinare Nuovo

The Bleeding Woman | Luke 8:43

Part 3 of the 12-part series “Lepers, Loons and Losers: The Outcasts of the Gospels.” Read the rest of the series here. Now there was a woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for years. (Luke 8:43 NRSV) In the Jewish culture at the time of