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  Please read the passage before reading the comments. The Acts of the Apostles is the story of the spread of the Church beginning from Jerusalem to all the nations (See Luke 24:47).  Rome is the symbol of all the … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. This is Paul’s farewell address.  He had come to an understanding that his work was coming to an end.  Paul had proclaimed the word, initiated the Church and watched it grow.  With … Continued

Please read the passage before the commentary. One of my friends retired from the Air Force as a Major Select.  I think this means that he would have received the rank of Major if a slot should become open; otherwise, … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Celebramos la Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor. Un amigo mio retiró de Fuerza Aérea como Comandante designado, pero fue Capitán.  El comandante Designado es un Capitán que necesita esperar cuando … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. Paul spent a year and a half in Corinth.  Gallio was proconsul there around the years 50-51, something we know from extra-biblical writing.  He kept Priscilla and Aquila active in missionary work … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. Paul has arrived in Athens.  He did some sightseeing.  He noticed many shrines dedicated to many pagan gods.  He even noted one dedicated to an Unknown God.  He concluded that the Athenian … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. In this chapter, the message of the risen Christ is brought from Asia into Europe.  There might not have been a Jewish synagogue in the town because Paul found only a place … Continued

“The one who loves me, my Father will love.” I understand that God the Father loves me and that therefore I can love God.  I do not understand, “the one who loves me, my Father will love,” since it seems … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. “El que me ama, mi Padre lo amará.” Entiendo que Dios Padre me ama y entonces yo puedo amar a Dios.  No entiendo eso de, “El que me ama, mi Padre … Continued

Please read the passage before reading the comments. To share table with someone is to establish a community with someone.  Jesus had shared table with Judas, and Judas betrayed him (Cf. Psalm 41:9 and john 13:18).  In the Old West … Continued