Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18
The prologue of John’s Gospel cracks the lens with which [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
In Judeo-Christian traditions, one expects God not to let evildoers prosper and not to let [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
While John 1:1–14 is the appointed gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
The birth of Jesus (2:1–7) Luke closes John’s story temporarily [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
On Christmas Eve, we are invited once again into the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
The Gospel of Matthew begins with a titular sentence (1:1), which calls the account the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11
Matthew 11:2–11 captures a prison correspondence between John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus learns of [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12
These December days are a time of pretty lights and pine trees, Christmas cookies and [...]
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44
Never, perhaps, has this Advent gospel been more timely. “Watch!” [...]
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43
Juxtaposition of this text and Christ the King Sunday is a crucial one for the [...]
