Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Before we plunge into the Baptism of Jesus, it’s worthwhile [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Luke 24:44-53
As a pastor I used to dread preaching assignments on Ascension Day. The texts seem [...]
Commentary on John 14:8-17 [25-27]
Joseph is in love with Maria. This sounds like a [...]
Commentary on John 14:8-17 [25-27]
While most seminarians learn that John 13-17 is “the farewell [...]
Commentary on John 13:31-35
As is the case with many lectionary texts, something is lost when this passage is [...]
Commentary on John 13:31-35
The Gospel of John could be summed up by a number of different key words. [...]
Commentary on John 14:23-29
When Jesus departs from his disciples, there will be significant changes and this text makes [...]
Commentary on John 14:23-29
In the last evening he spends with the disciples before his death, Jesus tries to [...]
Commentary on John 17:20-26
On his last night with the disciples, Jesus shares a meal with them, washes their [...]
Commentary on John 17:20-26
This Sunday wears many hats. For some it will be the observance of the Ascension [...]
