The reading from 1 Samuel 17 (1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16) arrested my attention. The case of Saul's madness raises great theological issues that are
Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Trinity Sunday Readings
Dominus illuminatio mea: the Lord is my light (from Psalm 27). Thus the motto of Oxford University. And as we prepare for Trinity Sunday we do
Settings for Pentecost Sunday
On Pentecost Sunday we not only recall the Spirit's empowering of the Church for worldwide mission, fulfilling the redemptive vision of the Lord, but
Seventh Sunday of Easter Readings and Commentary
The Gospel lesson presents one of the most intimate and compelling passages in the Word of God: the "high priestly prayer" of our Lord Jesus. While I
The Sixth Sunday in Easter
In the Sixth Sunday in Easter (in Year B of the Revisied Common Lectionary) I am drawn to the First Lesson from Acts 10:44-48. I am drawn to this