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Study of the Readings

Joyce Ann Zimmerman, ed.

• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Reading
Experience

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The Word Embodied

John Kavanaugh, S. J.

We delude ourselves dangerously if we think our major task in reading scripture is to examine the historical period in which it was written...

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Today’s parable offers an opportunity to appreciate the complexity of the gospel tradition. Matthew’s version of the parable contains elements that are difficult to attribute to Jesus...

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Thoughts from the
Early Church


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

Commentary: Basil the Great

You need only to look at the vine to be reminded of your own nature, that is, if you observe it intelligently...

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Preparing for Sunday

Larry
Gillick, S. J.


There is an almost liturgical feature which occurs at the end of parties or dinners. It is the leading out ceremony which can take lots of time. The guests do not just get up, grab their coats...

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

An analysis of the readings for this Sunday.

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