Second Reading

Mosaic of young Jesus in the Temple
Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17

Christmas changes everything! Well, not quite, but it is true [...]

Commentary on Titus 3:4-7

As we celebrate Christmas together and give thanks for the wondrous gift of the Lord [...]

Shepherd kneels in front of baby Jesus
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14

The Apostle Paul, writing to his partner and co-worker Titus (2 Corinthians 8:23), expresses here [...]

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Hebrews 10:5-10

Throughout Advent we look back to the past as we reach forward to the future. [...]

water splashing in a pool
Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7

Finding joy in a period of waiting is not easy. [...]

Sunrise rays shine over valley
Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11

What would your parting words be to a faith community [...]

Mosaic of Christ from Vatican
Commentary on Revelation 1:4b-8

Jews mark the end of the yearly Torah cycle with [...]

Figure standing amid rubble after earthquake
Commentary on Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25

In the first part of Hebrews 10, the author highlights [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Hebrews 9:24-28

Hebrews can be overwhelming, and Hebrews 9, I think, is perhaps the most overwhelming chapter. [...]

Protest signs with
Commentary on Hebrews 9:11-14

The broader section where this week’s reading is located, Hebrews 9, begins with a comparison [...]