Isaiah’s ‘servant’ anticipated Jesus Christ
Even as a child, you knew your destiny.
Jesus’ baptism is pivotal for both him and the world
God has entrusted Jesus with the mission to establish a new covenant.
Why we are commanded to ‘honor’ rather than obey
These relationships constitute an extension of the family.
His virgin birth was prophesied centuries before Jesus
Does the sign interpret the event, or does the event interpret the sign?
Isaiah prophesies all that Christ will accomplish
The promise that God makes in this prophecy of Isaiah still offers us hope.
Peace in Jerusalem symbolizes world peace to prophet Isaiah
This wonderful vision of peace for Jerusalem and for the world has yet to come to fulfillment.
Jesus’ anointing identifies him as the ‘Messiah’
In the hot and dry climate of the Middle East, olive oil would soothe and refresh the skin.
‘Day of the Lord’ can bring victory — or judgment
How does God decide?
Maccabees lays groundwork of afterlife doctrine
It looks as though nature itself is dying, at least temporarily.
This weekend’s readings won’t be found in a Protestant Bible
Sunday’s reading offers a good taste of the entire Book of Sirach.