Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction For the past two weeks we have heard of the Lord’s coming as judge of all at the end of time. The Priest wears penitential purple during this season to help us realize our part in turning from God’s covenant and participating in acts of darkness (sin), although pink may be worn on this, […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction Advent is really a season in two parts, with the first two weeks concerned with the Lord’s coming as Judge of all at the end of time and the second two weeks serving as the proximate preparation for His coming in the flesh. Our activities, like the Church’s readings, should reflect this dual character. […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 1st Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction Introduction There is evidence from the mid-4th century on concerning some period of preparation for the Christmas-Epiphany celebration. Length and emphasis varied from place to place. Some regions kept a relatively long Advent (from St. Martin’s feast, November 11); others, a rather brief one. In Rome the season evolved to a 4-week preparation focusing […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Solemnity of All Saints Day Cycle B
Gospel {Except for the Christmas Vigil and Ash Wednesday Masses, this is the only time we encounter the Gospel of Matthew during Cycles – and C; Cycle A having concentrated on this gospel.} The name of the author does not appear in the text of this gospel. However, the constant tradition of the Church from […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B
Gospel As we walk with Jesus through His public ministry during the period of Ordinary Time, we find ourselves on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus has just completed His teaching of the parable of the mustard seed. What we will hear today is the first of three miraculous actions: 1) The […]