Introduction to the Minor Prophets

In 2022-2023, at St. Joseph’s bible study, we’ll be studying the minor prophets. These are the last books of the Old Testament and so make a kind of bridge to the New Testament. They show Israel’s unfaithfulness and failures but they also give hope. The people of God, who signed a covenant with him on

4th Sunday of Advent, Year C, Gospel Commentary (Luke 1:39-45)

39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the