Second Reading

Reconciliation
Commentary on Romans 13:8-14

It is perhaps a conventional American aspiration to be debt-free in every way, because it [...]

The Unforgiving Servant
Commentary on Romans 14:1-12

An English proverb says, “Faults are thick where love is thin”; but God demonstrates the [...]

The Unforgiving Servant
Commentary on Romans 14:1-12

It is tough to praise God if you are busy passing judgment on other people. [...]

Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

The reading begins with a reference to “the message of [...]

Men weeding a field
Commentary on Philippians 1:21-30

“For me, to live is Christ and to die is [...]

Men weeding a field
Commentary on Philippians 1:21-30

The lectionary passage Philippians 1:21–30 starts with an impressive statement [...]

Moses Striking the Rock
Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13

For many scripture readers, Philippians 2:5-11 is a favorite. But [...]

Moses Striking the Rock
Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13

The lectionary passage Philippians 2:1–13 continues Paul’s preceding recommendations on [...]

Vineyard
Commentary on Philippians 3:4b-14

In today’s reading Paul shares his own story as a [...]

Vineyard
Commentary on Philippians 3:4b-14

During a recent tour of the Holy Land, Pope Francis [...]