Gospel

Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on John 1:29-42

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12

In the context of God’s long-standing presence with Israel (Matthew 1:1–17), God has initiated the [...]

Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18

The prologue of John’s Gospel cracks the lens with which [...]

Detail from Daniele Crespi's
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23

In Judeo-Christian traditions, one expects God not to let evildoers prosper and not to let [...]

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Commentary on John 1:1-14

While John 1:1–14 is the appointed gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]

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Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

The birth of Jesus (2:1–7)  Luke closes John’s story temporarily [...]

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Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

On Christmas Eve, we are invited once again into the [...]

Detail from Carlo Carlone's
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25

The Gospel of Matthew begins with a titular sentence (1:1), which calls the account the [...]