Second Reading

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on 1 Peter 3:13-22

The trumpets, the fanfare, and the antiphonal shouts of “He is risen! He is risen, [...]

Ascendit Christus
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23

If the assigned reading is to provide any clues, then [...]

The Apostles looking up to Heaven
Commentary on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

When suffering happens to religious people, it is not uncommon [...]

The Apostles looking up to Heaven
Commentary on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Suffering is a major theme in 1 Peter. The word [...]

The Apostles looking up to Heaven
Commentary on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

The “living hope” that belongs to the good news of [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

The final remarks in 2 Corinthians encapsulate Paul’s advice in [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5 marks a major transition in Paul’s letter to the Romans from faith to [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Relating this biblical text to the liturgical context is no [...]

Holy Trinity
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

The final remarks in 2 Corinthians encapsulate Paul’s advice in [...]

Carrying the cross of Christ
Commentary on Romans 6:1b-11

“Shall we continue in sin?” This is Paul’s opening question in Romans 6:1. It’s not [...]