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The Time of the Lord’s Favour (3rd Sunday of Advent)
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These last few chapters of Isaiah, in today’s first reading, are notable for their shift in tone from the previous chapters. Here, in contrast with the mournful tone of earlier...
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Comfort My People (2nd Sunday of Advent)
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The context of today’s first reading from the Book of Isaiah has to do with the Babylonian Exile, which God wrought upon the people of Judah as punishment for their...
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Waiting for Salvation (1st Sunday of Advent)
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Most of Israelite history during the divided kingdom period was a continual round of lawlessness, injustice and idolatry interspersed with brief periods of godly rule. The Lord warned the people back when...
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The Chief Shepherd (Solemnity of Christ the King)
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One of the common motifs in the Ancient Near East was that of the king as a pastor. Kings were likened to shepherds, and their subjects as their flock, whom they protected...
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A Good Woman (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The 31st chapter of Proverbs is attributed to a king named Lemuel, who had learned these words from his mother. This king is never mentioned anywhere else in the Bible, and is not...
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Seeking Wisdom (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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In the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, one of the recurring themes is the importance of obtaining wisdom. The reader is encouraged to make the attainment of wisdom one of the...
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Pure Worship (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The book of Malachi is listed last among the books of the Old Testament. It details life in post-Exilic Israel. The temple had been rebuilt, levitical worship had been re-established...
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Law and Justice (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The Law of Moses contains several laws that are designed to protect those who are most disadvantaged in society. Such laws include leaving the edges of one's fields to be gleaned...
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Cyrus, the Lord’s Anointed (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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This remarkable prophecy tells of Cyrus, king of Persia, liberating the people of Judah from exile in Babylon and restoring them to their land. Because Cyrus lived hundreds of years after the...
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The Vineyard (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Vineyards were a common sight in the hills of Israel and Judah, and were a crucial part of their agricultural life. The grapes produced from these vineyards were used to produce wine...
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Repentance Unto Life (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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According to Scripture, God does not desire anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent and believe (1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9). For this reason, He has tasked prophets...
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Transcendent Mercy (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Two attributes of God are highlighted in this passage of Isaiah. The first attribute is transcendence. God is often said to be omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, but all of these omni- attributes...
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Vengeance and Forgiveness (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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One of the seven deadly sins is anger. The Bible repeatedly warns against unforgiveness and holding grudges towards others. This is the theme that appears in this Sunday's readings. In this...
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The Watchman (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The role of the watchman in the Ancient Near East is to warn the inhabitants of the city of impending invasion. He must inform them so that the inhabitants can react accordingly...
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The Weeping Prophet (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Jeremiah is sometimes known as “The Weeping Prophet.” This title comes from all the laments that occur throughout the book due to the lawlessness of Judah and how he is...
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Father to the People (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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This passage of Isaiah reveals something important about thegovernment of Judah during Old Testament times. Although the king was the true ruler of the country, he had a palace steward who ran...
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House For All Nations (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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On any given Sunday, the three readings in the Liturgy are usually centred around a specific theme, and would thus be related to each other. It is not always clear, however, how...