Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
For centuries, we Gentile messianists managed to live comfortably with imagery that pictured the Israelite tradition to be the discarded husk of Christianity
John Kavanaugh, SJ
The Magi symbolize our noblest human efforts. They were wise ones, star-gazers, people of philosophy, science, and treasure.
Stars cross the sky, wise men journey from pagan lands, earth receives its savior in a cave. Let there be no one without a gift to offer.
Reginald H. Fuller
Expressive of the genius of Hebrew monarchy at its best, txhe hymn depicts the king as the source of justice and compassion for the poor.