Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
We are not to be fixated on how deep and undying our desires are, but on the vastness of God’s desire for us.
John J. Pilch
The Samaritan woman demonstrates her brazenness in discussing “masculine,” political-religious topics with Jesus.
Jesus is tired, tired out by his journey. He sits down. On the edge of a well he seats himself. It is midday, and he sits there exhausted. All these details have meaning. They are meant to signify something.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
Today's Gospel story centers around what we have most in common—thirst for God. The perfect symbol for the thirst for God is our common thirst for water.
Reginald H. Fuller
A multiplicity of themes jostle one another in this dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.