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: 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 […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Easter Sunday
1st Reading – Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Assuming that Jesus’ crucifixion occurred in A.D. 30, Paul (Saul) was converted in A.D. 33 and came to Jerusalem from his preaching in Damascus around A.D. 36. If the Acts of the Apostles is arranged in chronological order, today’s event occurs after Paul’s meeting with Peter in Jerusalem. What […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Solemnity of Christ the King Cycle C
Introduction Instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1926, this feast was celebrated on the last Sunday of October to foster the awareness of Christ’s dominion over all people and to establish peace among nations. After Vatican Council II, the feast was transferred to the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year, the Sunday before Advent, on […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a (Malachi 4:1-2a in all translations but the New American Bible) This book gets its name from the phrase in 1:1 which is translated in 3:1. Malachi 1:1 says “The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi” and 3:1 says “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the […]