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Please read the passage before reading the comments. The man asked for alms.  Many people had given him money when he asked for alms.  Peter said that he had no money.  In the ancient language of Greek, the work for … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. It is Easter, yet our Scripture passage states that it is the day of Pentecost.  We shall use the Acts of the Apostles for most of our readings during the Easter Season … Continued

Please read the passage noted before the commentary. It is Easter Sunday.  We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.  The gospel writers teach us that Jesus rose from the dead, but they do not tell us how he rose. Mary, the … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Es domingo de Pascua.  Celebramos la resurrección de Jesús.  Los evangelios nos enseñan que el Señor resucitó de los, muertos, pero no nos enseñan cómo. María, la de Magdalena, vio removida … Continued

This commentary on the Lord’s death and resurrection comes from an ancient homily. It is found in the Greek Fathers (PG 43, 439.451. 462-463), and subtitled “The Descent of the Lord into the Underworld”. My compliments to the author, the … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. The servant of the Lord speaks here.  Is the servant an individual or the people themselves?  Whom does Isaiah have in mind? Any and all servants of the Lord must know that … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. The passage is about God’s servant.  Usually in the Hebrew Scriptures, servant of the Lord refers to the people of Israel.  In the Servant Songs of Isaiah, chapters 42-53, sometimes Servant of … Continued

Please read the passage noted before the commentary. It is Palm Sunday.  Each year we proclaim the passion of Christ.  This year we read from the Passion according to St Luke.  In his gospel, Luke has highlighted the presence of … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Es domingo de Ramos.  Cada año proclamamos la Pasión de Cristo.  Este año leemos la Pasión según San Lucas.  En su evangelio, Lucas destacó la presencia de las mujeres, la contribución … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. First there were rumors, the whisperings of many.  Then there was the denial because “the Lord is with me.”  Then there was the angry denunciation.  Finally, there was resolution, with praise to … Continued