Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Not only does Jesus welcome the children; we ourselves must do the same.
John J. Pilch
The number of [Magi] varied from two to twelve in some medieval Eastern lists.
The gifts brought by the wise men reveal hidden mysteries concerning Christ. To offer gold is to proclaim his kingship, to offer incense is to adore his godhead, and to offer myrrh is to acknowledge his mortality.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
Today’s reading echoes the songs of Second Isaiah, who envisioned Servant Israel missioned as a “light to the nations.
Reginald H. Fuller
The primitive kerygma had affirmed Jesus’ Davidic descent. According to Jewish expectation, this qualified him for messiahship.