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Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus had come back to Nazareth.  The people there had heard of the things Jesus had said and done elsewhere and asked why they had not received the same for themselves. Jesus brought … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Is the Lord in our midst or not?  It was the question the Israelites addressed to Moses.  It was the question the woman at the well asked.  It is the question in … Continued

Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Es el tercer domingo de Cuaresma. “¿Está o no está el Señor en medio de nosotros?”  Esta fue la pregunta que los israelitas le hicieron a Moisés.  Es la misma pregunta de … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. I hear this passage and think about Joseph of Egypt (Cf Genesis chapters 37-49).  Joseph’s family is dysfunctional and so are the leaders of the people.  In both cases the protagonists are exposed … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus speaks openly of his coming passion and death.  The first time he did this, the disciples were in denial: “this should not happen to you,” This second time they seem to have … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. There is no wiggle room with Luke.  You, be merciful; you, don’t judge; you, stop condemning, you; you, forgive. Matthew portrays Jesus as a new Moses, the law giver.  Laws tend to be … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary.  It is the second week of Lent.  There is always a full moon today or close to today.  The gospel for this Sunday is always the account of the Transfiguration of the Lord, … Continued

Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Es el segundo domingo de Cuaresma.  Siempre hay una luna llena en este domingo o cerca de este domingo.  Siempre hay el evangelio de la Transfiguracion del Señor este domingo.  Es como … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. I met a new word today, hypertheses, or supertheses. It means over and above.  As an example, Moses said not tio kill, but Jesus says n ot to be angry with your brother, … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. What is the sign of Jonah?  It is the sign of the unwilling prophet, the prophet who tried to escape from being a prophet. It is a sign that should warn us not … Continued