Commentary on Isaiah 50:4-9a
Experiences of shame, bullying, or malicious discrediting usually leave people with a sense of humiliation, [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 43:16-21
“There is nothing new under the sun,” says the wise Teacher. “History repeats itself.” These [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11
At the beginning of Lent, Christians often participate in a [...]
Commentary on Joshua 5:9-12
The content of this passage and its literary setting highlight two important markers for an [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-9
What an invitation this is! Isaiah 55 calls out to all who are thirsty and [...]
Commentary on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
There are few texts in the Bible as odd as [...]
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
“Who knows? God may turn and change their mind, and [...]
Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35
Have you ever wondered why many artistic representations of Moses show two horns painted or [...]
Commentary on Genesis 45:3-11, 15
This week’s first reading brings us to the climactic moment [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:5-10
Jeremiah 17:5–10 is strongly reminiscent of Hebrew wisdom literature, written [...]
