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Study of the Readings

Joyce Ann Zimmerman, ed.

• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
Experience

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The Word Encountered

John Kavanaugh, S. J.

When I went to India several years ago, I lugged along a load of books that I wanted to read during the sojourn. It almost broke my back...


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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

People in the ancient Mediterranean world not only held a strong belief in the existence of spirits but also ranked them according to power.

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Thoughts from the
Early Church


Edith Barnecut, O.S.B., ed.

Commentary: Theophylact

For who would not blush for shame, strip himself of his possessions, and embrace a life of poverty when he saw an apostle...

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Preparing for Sunday

Larry
Gillick, S. J.

Wants are natural, pedestrian, easily experienced. Desires are deep-down things, taking time to feel them and worth the adventure of the seeking.



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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

We must regard as authentic the commission to act like Jesus
himself in proclaiming that God’s kingdom has drawn near...

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