First Reading

The Apostles looking up to Heaven
Commentary on Acts 1:6-14

Falling forty days after Easter, Ascension Day has never held that important a place in [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on Genesis 1:1—2:4a

“In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

On this Holy Trinity Sunday, the Ode to Wisdom in [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on Genesis 1:1—2:4a

Genesis 1 traditionally appears on Holy Trinity Sunday, doubtlessly because [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on Genesis 1:1—2:4a

“In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the [...]

Carrying the cross of Christ
Commentary on Jeremiah 20:7-13

Anyone considering going into ministry would do well to read [...]

Carrying the cross of Christ
Commentary on Jeremiah 20:7-13

Jeremiah’s ministry extended for some forty years (about 625-585 BC). [...]

Rebecca Begins her Journey to Canaan
Commentary on Zechariah 9:9-12

The Bible is replete with images of hope. The image [...]

Rebecca Begins her Journey to Canaan
Commentary on Zechariah 9:9-12

This text is familiar to us from its use in [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Jeremiah 28:5-9

The test of truth and validity of a prophet’s words is whether or not the [...]