First Reading

rusted metal
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

“Who knows? God may turn and change their mind, and [...]

sun shining on a valley
Commentary on Exodus 24:12-18

“Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on [...]

Couple hands during sunset
Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Our lectionary text for this week is about the question [...]

puddle of wet snow and salts reflecting bright light
Commentary on Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]

On the surface, this week’s lectionary text is about people [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on Micah 6:1-8

According to John Collins, Micah 6:8 is “biblical ethics in a nutshell.”1  He’s not incorrect. [...]

Brilliant star in night sky with streaks of light emerging
Commentary on Isaiah 9:1-4

For all of the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these verses, the message is quite clear: [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-7

Is the second Sunday of Epiphany too early for disappointment and frustration? In a new [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9

As we celebrate the baptism of our Lord this week, it is worth considering what [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6

Isaiah 60:1-6 commences with two imperatives, “arise” and “shine,” directed to the City of Zion [...]

Joseph and Mary walking in front of pyramid in Egypt
Commentary on Isaiah 63:7-9

“It was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them.”1 Isaiah seeks to [...]