Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Wisdom 2:12,17-20 The Book of Wisdom is unique in the Bible as being the product of a Greek frame of mind, for the author is believed to be a Hellenized Jew (a Greek who is a Jew) thoroughly familiar with Greek culture. Against the background of Egyptian worship of animals and mockery […]

Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 55:6-9 We know very little about the details of Isaiah’s life. To distinguish him from other men of the same name, he was called “Isaiah, the son of Amos;” later “Isaiah the prophet.” According to Jewish tradition he was of royal stock. He was of the tribe of Judah and his home was […]