Short Studies on Sunday Readings – Page 4

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical Year B)

October 4, 2012

Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9 1 Corinthians 7:32–35 Mark 1:21–28 Chants The Exorcism, The Hours of the Duke of Berry, 1416 The King’s Authority Last week, Jesus announced the kingdom of God is at hand. This week, in mighty words and deeds, He exercises His dominion—asserting royal authority over the ruler of this world, Satan (see John 12:31). Notice…

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical Year B)

October 3, 2012

Readings: Jonah 3:1-5,10 Psalm 25:4-9 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Chants Call of the Sons of Zebedee, Marco Basaiti, 1510 Following Him The calling of the brothers in today’s Gospel evokes Elisha’s commissioning by the prophet Elijah (see 1 Kings 19:19-21). As Elijah comes upon Elisha working on his family’s farm, so Jesus sees the brothers working by the seaside.…

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical Year B)

October 2, 2012

Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19 Psalm 40:2,4,7-10 1 Corinthians 6:13-15,17-20 John 1:35-42 Chants Christ and the Twelve Apostles (detail), Unknown Master, Catlan, c. 1100 Hearing the Call In the call of Samuel and the first Apostles, this Sunday’s Readings shed light on our own calling to be followers of Christ. Notice in the Gospel that John’s disciples are prepared to hear…

Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist

July 22, 2012

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-15 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80 Chants He Must Increase The people in this week’s Gospel are frightened and amazed by the mysterious events surrounding the birth of John. Only his mother and father, Elizabeth and Zechariah, know what this child will be. John the Baptist was fashioned in secret, knit by God in his…

Solemnity of Pentecost (Liturgical Year B)

May 8, 2012

Readings Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 John 20:19-23 Chants Altarpiece of Pentecost, Unknown Hungarian Master, 1510 A Mighty Wind The giving of the Spirit to the new people of God crowns the mighty acts of the Father in salvation history. The Jewish feast of Pentecost called all devout Jews to Jerusalem to celebrate their birth…

Pentecost Sunday (Liturgical Year A)

May 8, 2012

Readings: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 John 20:19-23 Chants Scenes from the Life of Christ: Pentecost, Giottodi Bondone, 1267 Scott Hahn with David Scott The giving of the Spirit to the new people of God crowns the mighty acts of the Father in salvation history. The Jewish feast of Pentecost called all devout Jews to…

7th Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Year B)

May 7, 2012

Readings Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 1 John 4:11-16 John 17:11-19 Chants Ascension of Christ, Guariento d'Arpo, c. 1344 The Kingdom Remains Today’s First Reading begins by giving us a time-frame—the events take place during the days between Christ’s ascension and Pentecost. We’re at the same point in our liturgical year. On Thursday we celebrated the Ascension, His…

7th Sunday in Easter (Liturgical Year C)

May 7, 2012

Readings: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26 Chants Cupola of the Ascension Basilica di San Marco, Venice, ca. 1210 Scott Hahn with David Scott Jesus is praying for us in today’s Gospel. We are those who have come to believe in Him through the Word of the Apostles, handed on in His Church. Jesus…

Seventh Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Year A)

May 7, 2012

Readings: Acts 1:12-14 Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 17:1-11 Chants Ascension, Giotto di Bondone, 1304-06 Knowing God Jesus has been taken up into heaven as we begin today's First Reading. His disciples - including the Apostles and Mary - return to the upper room where He celebrated the Last Supper (see Luke 22:12). There, they devote themselves…

6th Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Year B)

May 6, 2012

Readings Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalm 98:1-4 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17 Chants Bust of Christ, Catacomb of Pontianus (9th c.) Begotten By Love God is love, and He revealed that love in sending His only Son to be a sacrificial offering for our sins. In these words from today’s Epistle, we should hear an echo of the story of…

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