Second Reading

The Nativity (2017)
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7

The reference to Jesus’ appearance in the flesh, which accords with the feast of Christmas [...]

Matthew 2:10
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

The need for unity and equality continues to paralyze both [...]

Luke 3:22
Commentary on Acts 8:14-17

Acts 19: 1-7 has the message of the Holy Spirit as the promise to all [...]

John 2:7
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Corinthian ekklesia (church) was a vibrant community where members [...]

Luke 4:14
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Earlier in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Paul emphasized that there are [...]

Psalm 71:3
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

1 Corinthians 13 is considered one of the most frequently-cited [...]

Luke 5:4
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

At the heart of the gospel lies a scandalous claim: [...]

Luke 6:23
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

For Paul, belief in the bodily resurrection is not optional. [...]

Luke 6:38
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

The previous sections of 1 Corinthians 15 reminded the believers [...]

Luke 9:34
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2

This week, more than usual in the lectionary, all the [...]