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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 Engaged

John Kavanaugh, S. J.

The Sermon on the Mount is often taken as Jesus’ list of private recommend-ations for a select few followers. And yet he is revealing the fundamental conditions of discipleship in his kingdom...

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Modern visitors to Israel who travel the road north from Jerusalem toward Shechem notice clay-ovens next to some houses along the roadside. Many prefer to cook in these outdoor ovens...

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Thoughts from the
Early Church


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

Commentary:
John Chrysostom

We who have once for all clothed ourselves in Christ, and been made worthy to have him dwelling within us, may show everyone, if we choose...


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Preparing for Sunday

Larry
Gillick, S. J.


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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

An analysis of the readings for this Sunday.

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