Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
The evangelist has just told the grisly story of Herod's birthday party and the beheading of the Baptist—a reminder that Israel was still a hostile environment for prophets.
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Jeremiah speaks to our day. Shepherding is a daunting and treacherous task, not only for church leaders, but for all parents and every giver of care.
John J. Pilch
One of Hebrew derivations for “compassion” means “womb.” In the Middle East, compassion is considered a female value and virtue.
Jesus tested the crowd’s faith, and having done so he gave it a fitting reward. He sought out a lonely place to see if they would take the trouble to follow him.
Reginald H. Fuller
Both Jew and Gentile have access in one body to the Father. “Access” is a liturgical term denoting the approach to God in worship.