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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 wisdom of Sirach places a radical choice before us. It is a choice between life and death...

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

...After redefining truly honorable behavior in the beatitudes, Matthew’s Jesus announces his sermon’s theme: the righteousness of his followers...

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Thoughts from the
Early Church


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

Commentary:
John Chrysostom

Christ gave his life for you, and do you hold a grudge against your fellow servant? How then can you approach the table of peace?


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Preparing for Sunday

Larry
Gillick, S. J.


...When I am not interested in something, well, I don’t listen and so don’t tune in...

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

An analysis of the readings for this Sunday.

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