Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Second Reading, Year B (Hebrews 9:11-15)

11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most

Third Sunday of Easter, Year B, Second Reading (1 John 2:1-5)

You can find a commentary on this Sunday’s gospel at https://biblestudystjosephsparis.wordpress.com/2021/04/17/third-sunday-of-lent-year-b-luke-24-35-48/ My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins

Feast of Christ Universal King, Second Reading (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28)

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then

Palm Sunday, Year A, Psalm 22 (1, 7-8, 17-20,)

1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? … 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. 8 “He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him,  since he delights in him.” … 16 Dogs surround me,

God and His People (Hosea 6:4-11)

4 “What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears. 5 Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets, I killed you with the words of my mouth—then my judgments go forth like the sun. 6 For I desire

33rd Sunday, Year B, 2nd Reading (Hebrews 10:11-14, 18)

11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made

Christ, Atoning Sacrifice (1 John 2:1-2)

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. This passage begins by closely echoing the

31st Sunday, Year B, 2nd Reading (Hebrews 7:23-28)

23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure,

Christology in the Letters of John

Christology means the study of the person, role and nature of Jesus. For the author of John it represents the encounter of God with our sinful world. The divine and the human come together through Jesus. In John’s usage, Christ refers to the divine aspect, the Son of God, while Jesus is used for the

29th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year B, Gospel Commentary (Mark 10:35-45)

35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” 36 “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. 37 They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” 38 “You don’t