First Reading

Two Sons
Commentary on Joshua 5:9-12

Even though the Old Testament reading for this week is brief, it plays a critical [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The book of Deuteronomy records the orations Moses declared to [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The text for this week comes at the end of [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The offering of first fruits in thankful celebration of God’s [...]

Thirst
Commentary on Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus begins with the Israelites living as slaves in Egypt. The story says God saw [...]

Thirst
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-9

Chapter 55 serves as the conclusion to the section of Isaiah frequently dubbed “Deutero-Isaiah” (chapters [...]

Thirst
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-9

 Isaiah 55:1-9 comprises most of the final hymn of the exilic portion of Isaiah (chapters [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Joshua 5:9-12

The first five chapters of Joshua describe the preparation for Israel’s attack on Jericho in [...]

Two-Fold
Commentary on Isaiah 43:16-21

Yesterday’s gospel is today’s law. We need to hear it afresh, every day. Today’s reading [...]

Two-Fold
Commentary on Isaiah 43:16-21

The Old Testament reading for this week is taken from that portion of Isaiah that [...]