Second Reading

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]

Paul has described his role as one sent to proclaim [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

After his greeting and thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 1:1–9), Paul addresses [...]

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Church leadership is hard. Pastors balance several competing demands. They [...]

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Sundays after Epiphany in Year A offer us several [...]

Detail from Empore Wolfschlugen. 13: Taufe Jesu.
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

We used to host traveling evangelists in our home, each one coming at the invitation [...]

Detail from Adoration of the Magi (San Donato in Scopeto) by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1482.
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

Most of us are familiar with Epiphany as a significant [...]

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Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14

Ephesians 1:3–14 offers a panoramic vision of what God’s love [...]

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Commentary on Hebrews 2:10-18

Christian prayer is the spiritual and mystical act of being incorporated into the life of [...]

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Commentary on Romans 13:11-14

Paul has just set out a series of imperatives for faithful life in the world [...]

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Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

The majestically celebratory opening of Hebrews merits a cautious approach [...]