Commentaries for the First Week in Ordinary Time, Year I
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Year A. Commentaries for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Year B: Commentaries for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Year C: Commentaries for the Baptism of the Lord.
MONDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Note Concerning this day in 2023. In the General Calendar the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, however, in the USA and some other countries it is celebrated on the Sunday following January 1. In 2023 it will be celebrated on Sunday, January 8. The Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on the first Sunday after January 6, however, because this is superseded by the Epiphany this year, the Baptism of the Lord will be celebrated on Monday January 9. Click on the Year A commentaries above
Commentaries on Hebrews 1:1-6~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-6.
St John Chrysostom’s Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-6.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Hebrews 1:1-6. Read lectures 1-3.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-6. On 1-8.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-6.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 1:1-6. Click on highlighted verses for commentary.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-6.
St Cyril of Jerusalem’s 11th Catechetical Lecture. A theological lecture on Christ as the Only Begotten Son of God.
(1) St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-2.
(2) St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentaries on Hebrews 1:3-6. On 3-8
1st Reading: Theological and Moral Themes~
The Catechism on the Progress of Revelation and Jesus as the Fulness of All of Revelation.
Jesus as Revealer of the Father. Pope St John Paull II, Fides et Ratio 7-15.
The Revelation of God as Trinity Catechism. 238-248.
The Threefold Personality of God Foreshadowed in the Old Testament.
Commentaries on Psalm 97~
Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 97.
Pope John Paul II’s Commentary on Psalm 97.
St Augustine’s Commentary on Psalm 97.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 97.
Commentaries on Mark 1:14-20~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 1:14-20.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 1:14-20.
Catena Bible on Mark 1:14-20. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
Gospel Reading: Theological and Moral Themes~
The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Kingdom of God.
How Often in Scripture the Preaching of the Kingdom of God is Recommended.
The Kingdom of God in Redemptoris Missio 12-20. Pope St John Paul II.
TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Mass Readings. From the Lectionary.
Today’s Mass Readings RSV and NABRE Side by Side. The full text of the psalm is given. The RSV is not the Catholic edition.
Commentaries on Hebrews 2:5-12~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:5-12.
St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on Hebrews 2:5-12. On 5-15.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:5-12.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:5-12. On 5-13.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Hebrews 2:5-12. Two lectures encompassing 5-13
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 2:5-12.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 2:5-12. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
Excerpts From the Church Fathers on Hebrews 2:5-12.
1st Reading: Theological and Moral Themes~
Christ as the Natural and Supernatural Head of All Creatures.
The Humble Obedience of Christ as an Example to Believers.
Commentaries on Psalm 8~
St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 8.
St Albert the Great’s Commentary on Psalm 8.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on Psalm 8.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 8.
Pope John Paul II’s Commentary on Psalm 8.
Commentaries on Mark 1:21-28~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 1:21-28.
Catholic Scripture Manual on Mark 1:21-28.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 1:21-28.
Catena Bible on Mark 1:21-28. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
Excerpts From the Church Fathers on Mark 1:21-28.
Gospel Reading: Theological and Moral Themes~
Exorcisms. From Catholic Encyclopedia.
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Sacramentals.
WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Mass Readings. Lectionary
Today’s Mass Readings RSV, NABRE and DR.
Commentaries on Hebrews 2:14-18~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:14-18.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:14-18.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 2:14-18.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on Hebrews 2:14-18.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 2:14-18.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 2:14-18. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
1st Reading: Theological and Moral Themes~
Aquinas’ Summa Contra Gentiles on Various Heresies Using Hebrews 2:14-18.
Aquinas’ Summan Contra Gentiles on the Teaching of the Catholic Church on the Incarnation of Christ. Off site. Treated in chapters 39-46.
The Adamic Origins of Christ’s Human Nature.
Commentaries on Psalm 105~
Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 105.
St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 105.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 105.
Commentaries on Mark 1:29-39~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 1:29-39.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 1:29-39.
Catholic Scripture Manual on Mark 1:29-39.
THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Mass Readings. Lectionary
Today’s Mass Readings: RSV, NABRE, DR Side by Side.
Commentaries on Hebrews 3:7-14~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 3:7-14.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Hebrews 3:7-14. Two lectures encompassing 7-19.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 3:7-14.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 3:7-14.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 3:7-14.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 3:7-14.
Commentaries on Psalm 95~
Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 95.
St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 95.
A Patristic/Medieval Commentary on Psalm 95.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 95.
Father Tauton’s Commentary on Psalm 95.
Commentaries on Mark 1:40-45~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 1:40-45.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 1:40-45.
Catholic Scripture Manual on Mark 1:40-45.
Catena Bible on Mark 1:40-45. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Mass Readings RSV, NABRE, DR Side by Side.
Commentaries on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11. On chapter 4.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11. On verses 1-11
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11.
Aquinas’ Lectures on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11. Read lectures 1 and 2 on verses 1-13.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 4:1-5, 11. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
Commentaries on Psalm 78~
Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 78.
Patristic/Medieval Commentary on Psalm 78.
St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 78.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 78.
Commentaries on Mark 2:1-12~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 2:1-12.
Catholic Scripture Manual on Mark 2:1-12.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 2:1-12.
Catena Bible on Mark 2:1-12. Click on highlighted verses for comment.
SATURDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Mass Readings. Lectionary
Today’s Mass Readings: RSV and NABRE and DR Side by Side.
Commentaries on Hebrews 4:12-16~
Father Callan’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:12-16.
Father MacEvilly’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:12-16.
Father Boylan’s Commentary on Hebrews 4:12-16.
Aquinas’ Lectures on Hebrews 4:12-16. Read lectures 2 and 3 on verses 9-16.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Hebrews 4:12-16.
Catena Bible on Hebrews 4:12-16. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
Commentaries on Psalm 19~
Patristic/Medieval Commentary on Psalm 19.
St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 19.
St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on Psalm 19.
St Robert Bellarmine’s Commentary on Psalm 19.
Pope John Paul II’s Commentary on Psalm 19.
Commentaries on Mark 2:13-17~
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Mark 2:13-17.
Catholic Scripture Manual on Mark 2:13-17.
Navarre Bible Commentary on Mark 2:13-17.
Catena Bible on Mark 2:13-17. Click on highlighted verses for comments.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Year A: Commentaries for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Year B: Commentaries for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Year C: Commentaries for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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