Background for Gospel: To get to Jerusalem Jesus doesn’t have to travel through Samaria. He could take the long way around Samaria, but his journey
Background for the New Testament reading: Paul is describing two routes to salvation. First, that of those who know the Law, the Jews: although they
Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-8:3 Background for the Gospel: Luke’s Gospel has more stories about women than any of book in the Bible. Beginning with Mary
Background for the New Testament: Why does it matter so much for Paul to prove that he received his Gospel message directly from Christ and
Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10 Background for New Testament: His Letter to the Galatians is Paul’s most passionate contribution to the Bible. The issue dealt with
Glory. Since I brought up the word last Sunday, I seem to be finding it everywhere. It’s in our liturgy, obviously, but it’s also outside
“Getting to know you, getting to know all about you…”
Isaiah 43:16-21 The prophet commands the people to forget the past, although he looks both backwards, to describe the Lord, and forward to God’s new
Every Sunday I remind us all that worship is an offering we make to God, which is why worship must be participatory, not passive. What
Lenten Questions, Week 4 Instructions: Use these questions, some or all, as you seek to understand how the Biblical story forms your faithful identity.
