Second Reading

Zacchaeus
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

When I was young, a cousin and I were pen [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Colossians 1:11-20

This pericope easily breaks into two sections. Each is loaded [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Colossians 1:11-20

This selection begins rather oddly in the middle of a [...]

Majestas
Commentary on Ephesians 1:11-23

A quick overview of the letter to the Ephesians reveals [...]

Majestas
Commentary on Ephesians 1:11-23

This is a rich text, packed with theological nuggets for [...]

Anastasis
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Paul’s Second letter to the Thessalonians has an interesting history. [...]

Anastasis
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

A worried, upset congregation leaves no one at ease Once [...]

Jerusalem Temple from 2nd Temple Period
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

We will explore two key ideas expressed in this passage: [...]

Jerusalem Temple from 2nd Temple Period
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

“The one who is unwilling to work, shall not eat” [...]

Astronomical Clock
Commentary on Romans 13:11-14

This short text from Romans is an appropriate reading for the first Sunday of Advent [...]