Second Reading

friends on a beach at sunset
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

In a world defined by power, weaknesses are not always [...]

statue of person hugging knees
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

While the beautiful sequence of stories in Mark 5:21-43 constitutes [...]

waves crashing on rock
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

“Our heart is wide open to you.” Paul’s voice in [...]

man under tree
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17

The experience of being truly loved is transformative.  When someone [...]

Three friends
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1

It is common for Christians to think about resurrection mostly [...]

Celtic cross surrounded by evergreens
Commentary on Romans 8:12-17

Romans 8:12-17 does not give a systematic account of the nature of the Trinity, but [...]

tongue of fire on black background
Commentary on Romans 8:22-27

While the text in Acts 2 for the day of Pentecost celebrates the initial arrival [...]

two hands holding flowers
Commentary on 1 John 5:9-13

Three particularly Johannine words stand out in this passage–words important both in John’s Gospel and [...]

Man
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23

The knowledge of the risen and ascended Jesus involves more [...]

grandmother smiling
Commentary on 1 John 5:1-6

For analysis of the structure of 1 John, see the commentary on 1 John 3.  [...]