Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Feast of the Holy Family Cycle A
Introduction The Feast of the Holy Family honors the family group of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This feast developed only in the 17th century. Built on the Gospel accounts, this family is looked upon as an excellent domestic unit representing the ideal family life. To promote family life and build up devotion to the Holy […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Triumph of the Cross Cycle C
Introduction Public veneration of the Holy Cross dates back to the fourth century and indicatesthat the Cross was shown to the people as a sign of salvation and victory over evil. Itcelebrates the finding of the Cross by St. Helena in A.D. 320 and the dedication of theBasilica of the Resurrection, built by Constantine over […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:1-3 Isaiah 40:1 through 55:13, also known as Deutero- (2nd) Isaiah, has been called the Book of Comfort. The prophet places ancient traditions in a cosmic setting, so that the new exodus levels mountains or strikes flowing water in the heights. The Mosaic covenant is expanded into a world-wide covenant by […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
1st Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a Three months after starting their exodus experience the Israelites came to MountSinai. The first month is Nissan, the time of Passover and Unleavened Bread; that is when the exodus began. The second month is the entry into the Wilderness of Sin, where the manna was given (Exodus 16:1); it was […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Cycle C
Introduction The revelation we celebrate on this day is that the direct experience of God revealed to men and women in Jesus of Nazareth continues to be experienced when the Body of Christ, the Church, gathers in witness, love and mission. Jesus brought power and hope to people. As He talked, healed, and loved them, they felt […]