INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY: The Christian Life: Light and Salt – Light is the thought that links today’s liturgy of the word.  Its meaning is developed in the first and third readings. Paul teaches that the light of Christ has its own power when preached and does not depend on...

INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY: Dependence on God – Two important biblical concepts come together in today’s readings.  These are the remnant of Israel and the anawim of the “poor of God.”  The prophet Zephaniah speaks of the sacred remnant of God’s people and the humble hearts which they are to...

INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY: The Heart of Discipleship – In Jesus the messianic age has dawned.  Matthew, the gospel to be read during this A cycle, introduces Jesus’ public ministry immediately after the account of the baptism by John (3:13–17) and Jesus’ temptation in the desert (4:1–11).  As in the...