Please read the passage before reading the commentary. John writes to a Christian community, a Church, whom he calls, Chosen Lady. There are problems in the community. John is happy that some are walking in the truth, even though not … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. In the aftermath of the national elections this fall, St Paul has much to offer us in this letter to Titus. We do need to be under control, obedient, and peaceful. This … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. The letter to Titus is one of the later books of the Bible. It mentions presbyters and bishops. The Church is moving into a more organized structure. The age of the apostles … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. Who is the widow, the one who put in all she had to live on? Would it not be interesting to be able to name such a generous person? We do know someone … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, ¿Quién es la viuda, la que ha echado todo lo que tenía para vivir? ¿Resulta interesante saber el nombre de la persona tan generosa? Sabemos este nombre de … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Our citizenship is in heaven. Paul reminds all the Philippians and us that we should behave the way all the citizens of heaven ought to behave. Parents expect their children to live … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Paul seems to have had a special affection for the Christians in Philippi, so much so that if they were not to persevere in their faith in Christ Jesus, he would regard … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. When we are isolated from others by illness, homesickness, or imprisonment, we long for letters from home. Phone calls are nice, but letters often seem better. At the time of the writing … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. “What is the first commandment of the law?” The Jewish people of old used to discuss this question quite often. The scribe was sincere of heart. The first commandment, was it about the … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, “¿Cuál es el primero de todos mandamientos?” El pueblo judío de la antigüedad solía discutir esta cuestión con bastante frecuencia. El escriba era sincero de corazón. El primer … Continued