Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Cycle A
Gospel – Matthew 3:13-17 The fact of Jesus’ baptism has been a christological and theological issue to be reckoned with almost since it happened. After all, why would Jesus, who was sinless, participate in a rite for sinners? Also, why would Jesus, the Messiah and clearly superior to John the Baptist, submit to the authority […]
August 31st 2014 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Listen Here! For Your Life Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Today’s First Reading catches the prophet Jeremiah in a moment of weakness. His intimate lamentation contains some of the strongest language of doubt found in the Bible
August 24th 2014 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Listen Here! ‘Oh, the Depths!’ Readings: Isaiah 22:15, 19-23 Psalm 138:1-3, 6, 8 Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20 “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” Paul exclaims in today’s Epistle. Today’s Psalm, too, takes up the triumphant note of joy and thanksgiving.
August 3rd 2014 – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Listen Here! Food in Due Season Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-18 Romans 8:35,37-39 Matthew 14:13-21 In Jesus and the Church, Isaiah’s promises in today’s First Reading are fulfilled.
July 20th 2014 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Listen Here! Treasures of the Kingdom 1 Kings 3:5,7-12 Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130 Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52 What is your new life in Christ worth to you? Do you love His words more than gold and silver, as we sing in today’s Psalm?