Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Is the Lord in our midst or not? It was the question the Israelites addressed to Moses. It was the question the woman at the well asked. It is the question in … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Es el tercer domingo de Cuaresma. “¿Está o no está el Señor en medio de nosotros?” Esta fue la pregunta que los israelitas le hicieron a Moisés. Es la misma pregunta de … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. I hear this passage and think about Joseph of Egypt (Cf Genesis chapters 37-49). Joseph’s family is dysfunctional and so are the leaders of the people. In both cases the protagonists are exposed … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus speaks openly of his coming passion and death. The first time he did this, the disciples were in denial: “this should not happen to you,” This second time they seem to have … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. There is no wiggle room with Luke. You, be merciful; you, don’t judge; you, stop condemning, you; you, forgive. Matthew portrays Jesus as a new Moses, the law giver. Laws tend to be … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. It is the second week of Lent. There is always a full moon today or close to today. The gospel for this Sunday is always the account of the Transfiguration of the Lord, … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Es el segundo domingo de Cuaresma. Siempre hay una luna llena en este domingo o cerca de este domingo. Siempre hay el evangelio de la Transfiguracion del Señor este domingo. Es como … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. I met a new word today, hypertheses, or supertheses. It means over and above. As an example, Moses said not tio kill, but Jesus says n ot to be angry with your brother, … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. What is the sign of Jonah? It is the sign of the unwilling prophet, the prophet who tried to escape from being a prophet. It is a sign that should warn us not … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Are we still trying to figure out Lent? We are supposed to be doing things for Christ. We do this by meeting Jesus. Jesus identifies himself in the least likely of people. We … Continued