Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
What does it mean to be called by God? Is [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5
Both the Old and New Testament texts focus on “firsts.” The Old Testament lesson is [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-14
Chapters 30-33 constitute a distinct section of the book of [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:10—62:3
Our text falls within the central section (chapters 60-62) of [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
Isaiah 62:6-12 is the first reading assigned for Christmas Day. Like the Isaiah 9:2-7 reading [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah 9:2-7 has been chosen for Christmas Eve because of its the theme of light [...]
Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Within David’s checkered story (a patchwork of triumph and downfall) [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
With the Nativity of Our Lord drawing nigh, ponder this [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:1-11
With these opening words of Second Isaiah (chapters 40-55), the prophet offers a balm for [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 64:1-9
This pericope is simultaneously rooted in the rich memories of God’s saving acts and mired [...]