The emphasis for today is on meals, which are very prominent throughout the Cycle C lectionary. Luke's Gospel also seems to display an unusual interest in food. It is often noted, somewhat humorously, that in Luke's Gospel Jesus appears to be always eating. In fact, the book mentions nineteen meals, thirteen of which are peculiar to Luke. Jesus also talks about food a great deal, telling parables about banquets (14:7-11, 12-14, 15-24; 15:25-32; 16:19-30) and speaking about discipleship in terms that, on the surface, appear to be lessons in table etiquette (7:44-46; 14:7-14; 22:27).
