Second Reading

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Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The reading for today and the one assigned for next [...]

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Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Writing to a congregation of Gentile converts not long after [...]

Parable of the Three Servants
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

It is commonplace for biblical scholars and others to critique [...]

Parable of the Three Servants
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

When Paul speaks about eschatology — how everything will happen [...]

Alcatraz Prison
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23

In light of goodness that cannot be fully articulated, even [...]

Alcatraz Prison
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:15-23 is one of the longer prayer sections in [...]

Annular Solar Eclipse 2
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

“Dear Family and Friends, Christmas is upon us once more. [...]

Le Baiser (The Kiss)
Commentary on 2 Peter 3:8-15a

“Are we there yet?” People will soon begin their holiday travels. In trains, planes, and [...]

Isenheim Altarpiece
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

“Rejoice always.” The third Sunday in Advent has traditionally been [...]

Visitation
Commentary on Romans 16:25-27

These three verses contain a doxology, and they bring the Letter to the Romans to [...]