Study of the Readings
Ed. by
              Joyce Ann Zimmerman, 
              et al
            
            • Words,     Phrases
            • To the point
            • First Two     Readings
            • Experience
          
          John Kavanaugh, SJ
          (7th Sunday)
        
Maybe we've lost our need for martyrs, or at least our stomach for them.
            John J. Pilch
            (7th Sunday)
          
The community of believers in Jesus ought to strive for unity like that which exists between Jesus and the Father.
            Cyril of Alexandria
(Ascension)
          
            As the Son he took his seat to enable us as sons and daughters
            through him to be called children of God.
          
            Dennis 
              Hamm, SJ
            (7th Sunday)
          
What does the martyrdom of Stephen have to do with Jesus' prayer for unity?