Commentary on John 1:1-18
Each of the gospels begins with an account of Jesus’ origins. Mark introduces Jesus to [...]
Narrative Lectionary
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 [...]
Commentary on Daniel 3:1, 8-30
The Book of Daniel is an amazingly complex work. The [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
Home. It is a word that evokes strong emotions, an [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:1-7
It is really the fault of Georg Frederic Handel. He made this passage too familiar. [...]
Commentary on Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24
Amos might just be the most famous of the biblical [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:1-18
What is this story doing in the book of Kings? When the contemporary person reads [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13
Any prominent public space needs a rationale and a dedication. [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14
Most people have fond memories of David from Sunday school: [...]
