Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
The focus on external purity of surfaces and behavior could itself become disordered and threaten the whole point of the Law—right relationships among people and between them and their God.
John Kavanaugh, SJ
It is not uncommon for us to expunge those parts of the Gospel that offend us. But usually we have to listen to the stuff and squirm.right place?
John J. Pilch
The Pharisees hoped to shame Jesus, but Jesus shames them instead by insulting them, quoting Scripture creatively, and hurling a counterchallenge.
Knowledge is of no avail without the love of God, nor is understanding of mysteries, faith, or prophecy. Without love all are vain and profitless.
Reginald H. Fuller
For the next five weeks the second reading will be from the so-called Letter of James. Traditionally this letter has been accepted as the work of James the brother of the Lord.