Homily for Proper 16 C. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sabbath a Day of Delight!

Isaiah 58:9-14, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Baal Shem Tov. Sabbath should be a day of delight. The healing of the crippled woman on the Sabbath. The crowd heard Jesus with delight. Faith should be, to quote the wedding liturgy: 'Joy and gladness, feasting and laughterm pleasure and delight'