Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C
Gospel – John 2:1-11 Our reading for today is the familiar wedding feast at Cana. It takes place on the third day from John 1:43. To understand the imagery involved, we must go back to John 1:1: “In the beginning…” This is Genesis imagery. John 1:29: “the next day”; John 1:35: “the next day”; John […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Cycle C
Introduction The feast of the Baptism of The 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, […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Feast of the Holy Family Cycle C
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: 4th Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction Anticipation and preparedness are the watchwords for Advent. Anticipation of the celebration of the birth of our Lord some 2000 years ago and the festivities, gifts, parties and family get-togethers which accompany that celebration. Preparedness because we are reminded that Jesus will come at the end of the world (the parousia) and all will […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction For the past two weeks we have heard of the Lord’s coming as judge of all at the end of time. The Priest wears penitential purple during this season to help us realize our part in turning from God’s covenant and participating in acts of darkness (sin), although pink may be worn on this, […]