Luke’s Gospel, read this week, counts the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem not in miles, but in people. The earnest scribe on Monday, Martha and Mary on Tuesday, Mary his mother on Saturday. 

On Friday Jesus faces the charge of blasphemy on his journey to Jerusalem. The mystery of his Passion also takes place on the journey to Jerusalem.

Prayer is necessary on the journey to Jerusalem. Jesus teaches the Our Father and patient prayer on Wednesday and Thursday.

Three readings from Jonah, the reluctant prophet, this week