Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Passover in the Old Testament is at the heart of [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
The book of Joel tells the story of an otherwise [...]
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
A Facebook friend recently posted an article on parenting entitled, [...]
Commentary on Micah 5:2-5a
In order to understand the benevolent image in today’s reading of the coming ruler who [...]
Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20
This reading from Zephaniah is marked by hope, rejoicing, and [...]
Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4
Both the readings from the Gospel of Luke and from Malachi today announce the need [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 33:14-16
As Advent begins this year, we immediately hear God’s assertion: [...]
Commentary on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
These verses from the Book of Daniel provide the reader [...]
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3
Today’s reading from Daniel 12 consists of an apocalyptic scenario — an unveiling (which is [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-16
“Do not be afraid.” So say angels in Scripture when they encounter human beings, presumably [...]
