Jesus told stories in order to help us understand important truths.

Saints:

St. John Bosco

Scripture:

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:29-37 – But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?…

The Parable of the Lost Coin, Luke 15:8-10 -“Or what woman having ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching carefully until she finds it? …

The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Luke 15:1-7 – The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to him, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”…

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32 – Then he said, “A man had two sons…

The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30 – “It will be as when a man who was going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them…

The Parable of the Ten Virgins, Matthew 25:1-13 -“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom…