Byzantine Lectionary for the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
What was the significance of the deaths of James and John in light of this dialogue with Jesus?
Roman Catholic Lectionary Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
How are we to understand the term “condemn” in this story of the woman caught in adultery? Click here to view the... Read More
Roman Catholic Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Why did the manna cease? Click here to view the readings for this Sunday.
Byzantine Lectionary Reflection for the Sunday of the Holy Cross
What does it mean for Jesus to have been a priest “according to the order of Melchizedek?”
Roman Catholic Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent
How is God like the gardener in the gospel? Where have we seen this before? Click here to view the readings for... Read More
Byzantine Lectionary Reflection for the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas
How are we to understand St. Paul’s reference to the “ministering spirits”?
Roman Catholic Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
Why does Abraham believe that God will actually give him numerous descendants so late in life? Click here to view the readings... Read More
Byzantine Lectionary for the Sunday of Orthodoxy
Why did Nathanael question whether anything good could come from Nazareth? Why was Nazareth so important to Jesus’ mission?
Roman Catholic Lectionary Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
Why does Moses ask the people to give their first fruits to God? Click here to view the readings for this Sunday.
Byzantine Lectionary for the Sunday of Cheese-Fare
Why does the Gospel and Epistle given for Cheese-Fare Sunday seem to caution us about fasting, right as the Great Fast is... Read More