The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time More information can be found here. Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Book background We only hear from this minor prophet twice in the Sunday liturgy cycle, probably because he is one of those fire and brimstone sort of prophets. But there are some passages, like today’s, that are more READ MORE
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3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time More information can be found here. Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3 Book background These verses are part of a hymn that would be sung on the accession of a new king. Later, they were applied to a long-awaited king that might save the Israelites from the Persians and READ MORE
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time More information can be found here. Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Book background Today’s reading is an excerpt from one of the suffering servant songs (Isaiah 42:1–4; Isaiah 49:1–6; Isaiah 50:4–7; and Isaiah 52:13–53:12). All these songs describe someone who brings hope and salvation. In their original context, they READ MORE