Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 7th Sunday of Easter Cycle B
Gospel John 17:1-26 was termed “The High-Priestly Prayer” by the 16th century Lutheran theologian David Chytraeus although equivalent expressions were used by some of the Church fathers. The name is appropriate for it is Christ’s prayer consecrating His body and blood for the sacrifice in which they are about to be offered, and His benediction […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
None of the Evangelists describes the actual resurrection itself, for it was witnessed by no one. The gospels and 1 Corinthians 15:4-7 witness to the fact of the resurrection, however, by the testimony to the empty tomb and the appearances of the Risen Christ to His disciples. It is fitting that on Easter morning we […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
The feast of the Baptism of Our Lord begins a period of time in the liturgical calendar which is called Ordinary Time. During the period of Ordinary Time we are guided through the gospel readings in a chronological manner from the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry through His entry into Jerusalem for His passion, death, and resurrection; an […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
Last week we heard the parable of the wise and foolish virgins; a reminder to us all to live out our faith every day so that we will be prepared for the day of the Lord; the day when we are admitted to the heavenly banquet. Today we hear the parable of the talents. A […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Dedication of St. John Lateran
The story of the cleansing of the Temple occurs in the Mark (11:15-18) at the close rather than at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Whether this is a separate occurrence, or whether it “really” happened at the beginning or end of His public ministry is unimportant to the telling of the story. The important […]