Second Reading

bread baked with crosses on top
Commentary on Ephesians 3:14-21

The church is called to provide people with the means [...]

hooded figure alone on boardwalk
Commentary on Ephesians 2:11-22

The 21st-century global church is facing a mammoth missional, spiritual, [...]

Man and boy smile at each other
Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14

The art of celebration and giving thanks for God’s creation [...]

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 [...]