Figs and Grapes (Hosea 9:10-17)

Wednesday is the feast of the conversion of St. Paul. A commentary on the first reading can be found here: https://biblestudystjosephsparis.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/feast-of-the-conversion-of-st-paul-25-january-first-reading-acts-223-16/ 10 “When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the desert; when I saw your ancestors, it was like seeing the early fruit on the fig tree. But when they came to Baal Peor, they

Third Sunday of Lent, Year C, Gospel Commentary (Luke 13:1-9)

This week there are two different sets of Mass readings depending on whether the Mass is the scrutiny (for those who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil) or not. Yesterday the commentary was on the first reading for the scrutiny and tomorrow I will send out the gospel for it. Today, though, the gospel