Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
The readings for this Sunday provide stunning examples of biblical imagery about the fullness of life.
John Kavanaugh, SJ
As Ezekiel prophesied over the valley of bones, even a people as good as dead could hope in the living God.
John J. Pilch
Lazarus has died. Martha and others believe that, had he arrived on time, Jesus might have prevented Lazarus’ death or raised him up immediately.
For Christ it was more important to conquer death than to cure disease. He showed his love for his friend not by healing him but by calling him back from the grave.
Reginald H. Fuller
Even the bodies of Christians are still subject to sickness, decay, and death. But the indwelling Spirit is a sign in our mortal bodies that betokens the beginning of a new life that cannot be destroyed by death.