First Reading

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Commentary on Acts 5:27-32

The story of the apostles’ trial before the Sanhedrin comes on the heels of their [...]

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Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

From early in life we are encouraged to make choices and develop preferences; we begin [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Dawn comes while shadows still linger in the sky, and [...]

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Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

These verses, the institution of the Passover, are the appointed [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 50:4-9a

Experiences of shame, bullying, or malicious discrediting usually leave people with a sense of humiliation, [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 43:16-21

“There is nothing new under the sun,” says the wise Teacher. “History repeats itself.” These [...]

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Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11

At the beginning of Lent, Christians often participate in a [...]

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Commentary on Joshua 5:9-12

The content of this passage and its literary setting highlight two important markers for an [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-9

What an invitation this is! Isaiah 55 calls out to all who are thirsty and [...]

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Commentary on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

There are few texts in the Bible as odd as [...]