Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 4th Sunday of Lent Cycle B
1st Reading – 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 The book of 2nd Chronicles covers the same time period as 1st and 2nd Kings. As is the case with Samuel and Kings, the two books of Chronicles were originally one book but appear as two in the Greek version of the Bible (the Septuagint) and this division is maintained […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 4th Sunday of Lent Cycle A
1st Reading – 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a The books of Samuel were originally one book and actually form a continuation of the deuteronomic history of the people of Israel. It also marks a turning point in the history of God’s people as Samuel is the last of the judges. Under increasing pressure from the […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Lent Cycle C
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21 Last week we heard of the conclusion of the exodus from Egypt; the first Passover celebration in the land of Canaan. This week we look forward to a new exodus that God promises through the prophet Isaiah. This new exodus promises to be far more wonderful than the first. God […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 4th Sunday of Lent Cycle C
1st Reading – Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 The common theme for all three readings of this Mass is “reconciliation.” The book of Joshua is the first of the historical books, immediately following the Torah in the Bible. Today we will add another chapter to the story of the Israelites. Moses has died; Joshua is the new […]