Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
If we treat our children as if they are either our possessions or our gods, it will not only be impossible to follow Christ; it will be impossible to love them.
John J. Pilch
Choosing Jesus is thus equivalent to letting one’s family go, “hating” the family.
We must reject our former way of life with its vices and attachments, both physical and spiritual
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
It is hard to imagine Paul saying to fellow prisoners Luke and Mark, “You know, guys, this is such a fine letter. I‘ll bet that one day they’ll make it part of the Bible.”
Reginald H. Fuller
Only God’s Spirit, or wisdom, enables us to transcend finitude.