For those unfamiliar with the stories of King David, David was actually the second king of Israel. Saul was anointed by Samuel as the first king, but Saul fell out of favor with God and was rejected by God as king. That brings us to our reading wherein Samuel is commanded by God to anoint David as Saul’s successor.
Faith Maintained
Genesis chapter 12 is entitled “Abram’s Call and Migration” and is our introduction to Abraham. The first point to notice is that his name at this point of the narrative is Abram;
Purified Remnant of Israel
Most scholars seem to agree that the last ten chapters of Isaiah (56-66), with the exception of a few passages here and there, were written at the end of the Babylonian Captivity (597-538 B.C.)
The Book of Immanuel
Chapters 7-12 of Isaiah are often referred to as “The Book of Immanuel,” and the overall message of these chapters is eventual messianic salvation.
An an-ha Moment
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6Responsorial Psalm: 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Reading II: Ephesians...
The Coming Kingdom
Reading 1: Is 11:1-10Responsorial Psalm: Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Reading 2: Rom 15:4-9Gospel: Mt...
BE PREPARED
A Reflection on the Readings for the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022 First Reading: Is...
Resurrection and the Law
A Reflection on the Readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Mc 7:1-2,...
Humility Before God
A Reflection on the Readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2022 Reading...
PRAYER & DIVINE JUSTICE
A Reflection on the Readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. First Reading: Ex 17:8-13...
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