WORD OF FAITH

WORD OF FAITH

A picture of the Messiah

One of my Scripture professors at St. Louis University, Rev. Frank Cleary, was one of the first Americans to travel …


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The problem with Advent

One problem we face during Advent is that many of the liturgical readings we employ give the impression that something …

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Exegesis, eisegesis and us

My Scripture students always know what the first question will be on every exam I give: What's the difference between …

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Get specific about love

Perhaps Linus van Pelt's best-known quote is, "I love mankind; it's people I can't stand."By actually saying it out loud, …

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Welcome the Gentiles

There's a good reason the story of the magi's unexpected visit to Bethlehem is told only in Matthew's Gospel (Mt …