Scripture Reflections for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year C, Lectionary 72


Hate feeling lost on Sundays at church? Searching for a better explanation of the Bible than what you hear from your pastor's sermon? Check out the following collection of audio, video, and text commentaries from various Christian experts for a better understanding of today's scripture that deal with: AcceptBaptismBlessingBoundaryChallengeChangeCooperateEndureFaithGatherGraceHistoryHopeJealousJusticeLightLimitLoveMissionProphetRejectSalvationSightSufferingTransformationUnity

Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17
Luke 4:21-30
Brant Pitre in "Physician, Heal Yourself"

“that is the key to understanding God's word. God's word is not restricted to its original context and setting. It's always addressed to its listeners in the present moment”


Fr. Geoffrey Plant in "The hospitality of God"

“God doesn't put up walls or fences or barricades or anything else. My God has open borders for salvation.”


Fr. Stephen Thorne in "What A Difference A Day Makes"

“each human being has been created in the image and likeness of God. And so, if we cannot limit God we cannot limit one who was created in the image and likeness of God”


Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Louise Lears, SC
Overall Readings
Flora x. Tang
Fr. Tony Ricard
Fr. Stan Chu Ilo
Fr. Addisalem Mekonnen

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