First Reading

Descent of the Holy Spirit
Commentary on Acts 2:1-21

Despite the theological attractiveness of seeing Pentecost as the reversal of Babel, there is little [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on Acts 17:22-31

Last week, Stephen spoke to fellow Jewish believers; this time, Paul preaches in a decidedly [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on Acts 17:22-31

Today’s text occurs in Athens. Paul has been brought here to escape violent opposition (Acts [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on Acts 17:22-31

Paul was the chosen instrument to carry Christ’s name to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). Yet [...]

Ascendit Christus
Commentary on Acts 1:1-11

Luke has connected Acts with his Gospel or his first book (proton), both of which [...]

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

This is a funny sort of episode to kick off a book all about mission. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]