Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Shepherding is a daunting and treacherous task, not only for church leaders, but for all parents and every giver of care.
John J. Pilch
One of Hebrew derivations for “compassion” means “womb.” In the Middle East, compassion is considered a female value and virtue.
If only in our time such a concourse of faithful listeners would again press round the ministers of the word.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
If Jesus risen is the primary shepherd, we have always recognized that the community requires ongoing local and global leaders.
Reginald H. Fuller
Christians now keep the law because they have been saved by grace,
not in order to earn salvation.