Gospel

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

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

photo of a lighted arm coming out of darkness
Commentary on John 1:1-14

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

photo of earth from space at night
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

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

black and white photo of a Christmas parade
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 [...]

photo of a man behind bars with a dove flying outside
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11

Matthew 11:2–11 captures a prison correspondence between John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus learns of [...]

Detail from Alvise Vivarini's
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12

These December days are a time of pretty lights and pine trees, Christmas cookies and [...]

blurry photo of people rushing
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44

Never, perhaps, has this Advent gospel been more timely. “Watch!” [...]

Photo of The Sanctuary of Christ the King in Almada, Portugal.
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43

Juxtaposition of this text and Christ the King Sunday is a crucial one for the [...]

photo of an earthquake crack in a desert highway
Commentary on Luke 21:5-19

My son’s fourth-grade class recently received recognition for consistent school attendance. They could vote as [...]