Commentary on John 3:1-21
While the preacher is inevitably tempted to focus in this sermon on John 3:16, rightly [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on John 2:13-25
Any attempt to harmonize John’s version of Jesus’ demonstration in the temple in 2:13-22 with [...]
Commentary on John 2:1-11
The structure of John 2:1-11 is typical of a miracle story: the setting is established [...]
Commentary on John 1:35-51
Sometimes we see a movie that wows us and we rush to tell others about [...]
Commentary on John 1:19-34
The image many of us have of John the Baptist comes from his memorable depiction [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
The story of the three magi is one of the central narratives in the church’s [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
This beautifully written account has inspired countless hymns, liturgies, works [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-18
Each of the gospels begins with an account of Jesus’ origins. Mark introduces Jesus to [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-11
When Cardinal Bergoglio, a Jesuit priest from South America, was elected Pope last year, many [...]
Commentary on Ezekiel 37:1-14
War scars the mind as much as the body. Horrifying images are burned into the [...]