Please read the passage before the commentary. In the mid-eighth century before Christ, the Assyrians came down from the north and overran the northern most parts of the kingdom of Israel, the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali. These areas were … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. A mediados del siglo octavo antes de Cristo, los asirios descendieron del norte e invadieron las partes más septentrionales del reino de Israel, las tierras de Zabulón y de Neftalí. Estas tierras … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus climbed the mountain, as Moses had once done. He called together his inner circle. He wanted them to be with him, to preach for him, and to have authority to drive out … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. I wonder if the opposition to the healing of the man with the withered hand came more from who was doing the healing and less from the fact that it took place on … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Who is the bridegroom of Israel? None other than the Lord God. Is it just by chance that Mark records Jesus as speaking of the bridegroom, or is it by design? I believe … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. This is the second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Last weekend we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. That was thew last day of the Christmas season. It was also somewhat … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. El 18 de enero, 2026: Isaias 49:3,5-6 Hoy es el segundo domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. El fin de la semana pasada celebraba la fiesta del bautismo del Señor. Eso fue el último … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Words are just words. We often say them with little thought to their meaning or effect. Jesus said, “Your sins are forgiven.” Were these just words? The authorities apparently did not think so. … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. It was a Sabbath day. This was how Jesus spent it. He went to synagogue and then came home. He was a guest of Simon Peter and healed Simon’s mother-in-law. After that it … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. It is the time of fulfillment, according to the opening words of this reading. St Paul also speaks of a fulness of time when God sent his Son (Cf Galatians 4:4). What is … Continued