Introduction to Colossians: Did Paul write it?

The early church accepted Paul as the author of the letter to the Colossians but, since the 19th century, there has been a great deal of debate about whether Paul actually wrote it. It shows significant differences from the letters that everyone agrees Paul wrote, so some people are convinced that Paul was not the

Feast of Mary, Mother of God (1 January), Second Reading (Galatians 4:4-7)

4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since

14th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year C, 2nd Reading (Galatians 6:14-18)

14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God. 17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble,