Blog 26 February 2024 Daniel 9:4b-10

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Please read this passage before reading this homily. The prophet Daniel lived about two centuries before Christ, long after the official exile and long after the prophet Jeremiah.  Yet, Jeremiah and the exile are very much present to Daniel on … Continued

Blog 23 February 2024 Ezekiel 18:21-28

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Please read this passage before reading this homily. This passage concerns responsibility.  The chapter began by quoting an ancient proverb, ‘Our ancestors ate sour grapes and their children’s teeth are set on edge.”  The people of Ezekiel’s time could blame … Continued

Blog 21 February 2024 Jonah 3:1-10

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Please read this passage before reading this homily. Suppose Jonah the prophet were sent to Russia to announce the imminent destruction of Moscow.  Suppose that Vladmir Putin would proclaim a fast and all his people would repent of their sins.  … Continued

El 18 de febrero 2024 (Marco 1:12-15)

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Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos   El Espíritu impulsó a Jesús a retirare al desierto.  Fue tentado por Satanás.  Vivió allí entre animales salvajes y los ángeles le servían.  Jesús fue fiel en su desierto. Cuarenta … Continued

February 14: Joel 2:12-18

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Please read the passage before the commentary Joel sets his prophecy at a time of calamity when a scourge of locusts was devouring all vegetation.  The prophet uses this as an occasion for calling his people to plead to God … Continued