"These psalms tell of the Lord's kingship over Israel and the whole world. The “
right hand and holy arm” (Psalm 98:1) of the Lord has brought about victory for
God's people, accomplishing wondrous deeds. The opening call to “sing to the
Lord a new song” (Psalm 98:1) suggests that this marvelous, divine feat calls for
a concomitant response that offers to God something new, distinct, creative, and
wonderful. In the context of this so ..."
"Salvation. August 15 REVELATION 11:19A; 12:1–6A, 10AB John sees a vision of
the Temple opened and of the Ark of the Covenant ... The ark was a reminder of
God's faithfulness to the covenant with Israel, whatever terror yet to come. ... The
woman's twelve-star crown also represents the twelve tribes of Israel of the Old
Covenant and the Twelve Apostles of ... Christians see it as celebrating the union
of Christ and the church (often ..."
"Foundations for Preaching and Teaching(TM) provides scripture backgrounds for each Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of the liturgical year. These backgrounds contain commentaries on all of the Lectionary readings, including the Responsorial Psalm. Written in a pastoral tone, these commentaries offer historical-critical background on the readings and underscore their relevance to life today. Each scripture background page includes an ove ..."
"LECTIONARY #14ABC ISAIAH 9:1–6 The Roman Missal does not call this “
Midnight Mass” but more literally the “Mass during the Night.” The Lectionary
passages for this Mass are rich, and they may be used earlier in the evening if
the people coming to the service are making this their ... For us Christians, he is
the child we have been awaiting, the one whose justice will bring peace to our
war-torn lives."
"As a young boy, Pierre was taught to read and couldeven use the family library
when he wanted to. At about ... After Jean Berard died, Pierrerefused his widow'
sofferof freedom, as he knew she neededhimto continue tosupportthe family
withhis hairdresser's income. ... F OLLOWING H IS E XAMPLE At sometime in our
P ..."