Second Reading

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 [...]

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

The letter to Romans is a Pauline manual for Christians who wrestle with the human [...]

Rebecca Begins her Journey to Canaan
Commentary on Romans 7:15-25a

Romans 7 has played a crucial role in Christian anthropology. Whether one derives from this [...]

Rebecca Begins her Journey to Canaan
Commentary on Romans 7:15-25a

Like last week’s reading from Romans 6:12-23, this week’s lesson from Romans 7: 15-25a features [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Romans 6:12-23

This reading needs context. It jumps in the middle of a particular argument Paul is [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Romans 6:12-23

This reading is a continuation of Romans 6:1-11, where we discussed theological themes of sin [...]