"The Flight to Egypt." St. Lazare Cathedral, Autun, France. Image by André via Flickr licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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The Holy Innocents
Matthew 2:13-18 Commentary
by Melinda Quivik
Some churches today might opt for the Luke 2:22-40 story about Simeon and Anna’s joy over the dedication of Jesus.
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Jeremiah 31:15-17 Commentary
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The weeping Rachel of Jeremiah 31 is among the most powerfully drawn figures in Scripture.
Psalm 124 Commentary
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SB393 - The Holy Innocents
December 28, 2014
Discussion on texts for The Holy Innocents (Dec. 28, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 2:13-18; (1st Reading) Jeremiah 31:15-17; Psalm 124; (2nd Reading) 1 Peter 4:12-19.