De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.

This is the fourth of my posts talking about the theology of the Sunday readings at Mass. Thank you for taking the time to read it. I sincerely hope that reading my reflection on the Scripture readings this Sunday will inspire you and help you to see how fantastic Sacred Scripture is. If you want to know how these posts came about, please read my first post in this series  here .  This Sunday the theme for the readings could best be summed up as: God's Love in the Ordinariness of Life The readings are: First Reading: 1 Kings 19: 4-8 Psalm: 33: 2-9; Response: v. 9 Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 30-5:2 Gospel: John 6: 41-51 First, a little preliminary survey of each of the books. I will post the same, or similar prelims week on week, for each book as we encounter them. 1 Kings  is the first part of the Deuteronomist's chronicle of the rueful story of Israel's decline from the height of magnificence under Solomon to the depths of r...

This is the third of my posts talking about the theology of the Sunday readings at Mass. This has been a most eventful week for me. Last Sunday was the anniversary of my daughter Ruth's tragic death, we were blessed with the gift of a new baby daughter last Friday, Mary Therese, and my mum went into hospital on Tuesday for an operation. I would appreciate it if you could remember us in your prayers! For these reason, I may not have the time to be as thorough as I would like this week, but I'll certainly do my best. This Sunday the theme for the readings could best be summed up as: The Bread of Heaven The readings are: First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4 Psalm: 77: 3-4, 23-25, 54; Response: v. 24 Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 17, 20-24 Gospel: John 6: 24-35 First, a little preliminary survey of each of the books. I will post the same, or similar prelims week on week, for each book as we encounter them. Exodus  is about freedom and covenant. The Greek word is ...