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13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 26, 2016


Study of the Readings

Ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman, et al.


• Words, Phrases
• To the point

• First Two Readings
Experience


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Let the Scriptures Speak

Dennis
Hamm, SJ

Jesus—
Gentle and Demanding

Puzzling episodes at the start of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem become powerful illustrations of the cost of discipleship, anywhere and any time.

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The Word Embodied

John
Kavanaugh, SJ

Holy Commitment

Perhaps the only lasting things we humans make in this world are our promises, our commitments. Perhaps, too, our promises are the only parts of us that we ultimately keep.

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Luke's Jesus & the Samaritans

Should we allow cultural and historical differences to divide us? Is there only one way to serve God? or to love Jesus? or to be Christian?

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Thoughts
from the
Early Church


Hilary of Poitiers

He asked for the sour wine which he knew he was destined to drink, and having drunk it and achieved his great purpose he said: “It is accomplished.”

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

Every new movement of thought seeks to enlist Jesus on its side. But he remains himself, the judge of all human causes.

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