Please read the passage before reading the commentary If we satisfy our religious obligations, like Sunday services, Jewish Sabbath, or Muslim services, we should reflect these services in how we treat one another. We cannot fast for God and mistreat … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary I know that the gospel speaks about doing things in secret, like giving alms, praying and fasting. On the other hand, I think we should have a big expansive party today. Why … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary What happens after death? How can God, who is so far above us, care about what we do or do not do? These questions produced much discussion in the ancient world. Perhaps … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. Blind people lead other blind people into danger. A person who cannot see cannot safely escort another person who cannot see. If I were to stand up here and tell you what you … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Los ciegos conducen a los otros ciegos al peligro. Una persona que no puede ver no puede escoltar con seguridad a otro que no puede ver. Si yo estuviera aquí y … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary Everybody likes friendship. We all want friends, and we all want to be friends with others. The author of the Book of Sirach is no different in this respect from people like … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary Wisdom breathes life into her children. Wisdom is personified here as a parent. Wisdom here is the feminism of God. Wisdom is how God admonishes us, loves us, embraces us. We need … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary The book dates from about 180 years before the birth of Christ. The author’s name is Jesua Ben Sira, which translates as Jesus Son of Sir. It is known as the Wisdom … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. Both Luke and Matthew have a set of beatitudes. Matthew situates them on a mountain and Luke puts them on a level plain. Matthew has Jesus say, “Blessed are they”, while Luke has … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Tanto Lucas como Mateo tienen algunas buenaventuras. Mateo las sitúa en un monte, pero Lucas las sitúa en un paisaje llano. Mateo hace que Jesús diga, “Dichosos son los que…” mientras … Continued