A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 4:8-12, 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, 1 John 2:1-5, Luke 24:35-48.
In this essay on the Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass, David L. Gray discusses the importance of Divine Mercy Sunday, linking it to the need for divine grace in having victory over the immoral moral inertia, akin to the law of inertia in physics. He emphasizes confession’s role and the priest as a mediator, highlighting the necessity of seeking God’s mercy for spiritual growth.
David L. Gray reflects on the transition from the old covenant to a new one through Christ’s redemptive suffering as discussed in the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent – Year B: Jeremiah’s prophecy of a new covenant, Christ’s call to embrace suffering, and how the Catholic Mass allows us to participate in Christ’s Passion, uniting us with His redemptive work. He contrasts the plea for deliverance in the old covenant with the new covenant’s invitation to join in Christ’s redemptive suffering.
David L. Gray reflects on the Lenten readings, emphasizing that God’s persistence in not giving up on humanity is evident in the Catholic Mass, where we receive ‘marpē’, a term for healing cure from scripture. The readings discuss God using even a pagan king for His people’s redemption, illustrating that through proper liturgical worship, we are healed and sent forth to act as healing ambassadors in the world. Lent reminds us of our failings, but through the sacraments, God provides constant ‘marpē’, encouraging us to live out our mission of sharing that healing with others.
David L. Gray reflects on the Third Sunday in Lent readings, discussing how Christianity may seem simplistic or harsh to non-believers. Through Scripture, from God’s commandments to Christ’s actions, people are challenged to confront their sins and misconceptions of freedom. Lent, Gray emphasizes, is a time for deepening our relationship with God, particularly through the Mass, where we encounter His word and Eucharist, addressing our soul’s longing to be close to Him. Ultimately, the liturgy guides us in living out our faith in the world.
In this Lenten reflection, Catholic author David L. Gray discusses the embodiment of trust and fearlessness in God’s will, as exemplified by Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis. He suggests that the liturgy prepares the faithful to hear God’s voice, be present, and offer all to Him, just as Abraham did. The writings of Paul and the Gospel’s account of the Transfiguration support this call to sacrifice and attentiveness. The season’s goal is to foster a dispossession of material attachment, demonstrating complete faith in God’s providence.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday in Lent – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Genesis 9:8-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 12:1-5.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, Mark 1:40-45.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Job 7:1-4, 6-7, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23, Mark 1:29-39.
