Please read the passage before the commentary Jesus spoke about fulfilling the Law, not abolishing the law. Sirach, a rather late Old Testament book, stressed that we have the ability, it is clearly possible for us to keep the commandments, … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Jesús habló sobre cumplir la Ley, no sobre abolirla. Sirácide, un libro bastante tardío del Antiguo Testamento, enfatizaba que tenemos la capacidad, que podemos claramente cumplir los mandamientos, con tal de que … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. What is the difference between magic and religion? Both use gestures, speech, and actions. Some have said that religion is what my people do and magic is what other people do. Some say … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. We have many rules, such as washing your hands before a meal and requiring employees to was after having used the restroom. Will not washing hands or not takin a daily shower defile … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus was first called to follow John the Baptist. Like John, Jesus proclaimed repentance because the Kingdom of God was at hand. John, however, was arrested and ultimately killed by Herod. At first … Continued
Please reading the passage before the homily. “Share your bread with the hungry. Clothe the naked.” The prophets have always spoken out in favor of the poor, the oppressed, the foreigner. They have also cried out against all our ritual … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. “Comparte tu pan con el hambriento; viste al desnudo.” Los profetas siempre se han expresado a favor de los pobres, los oprimidos, y los extranjeros. También han clamado contra todas nuestras acciones … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. It is a tale of two kings. One sends his disciples out to announce good news; the other sends his disciples out to imprison those who give others hope. One feeds the people … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. In Mark 3:20-21, Jesus’ family set out to take charge of him. At the same time, Jesus was gathering his inner circle of disciples (3:13-19), preaching to the crowds from a boat while … Continued
February 2, 2026: Luke 2:22-32 Please read the passage before the commentary. It is the halfway point between fall and spring. No matter how you look at it, we have half of winter left to go. More importantly, it is … Continued