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Edrianne Ezell writes for Liturgy Training Publications. Her Study Guides are the fruit of over a decade of working with college students.

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Study Guide for June 14, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of ChristHere’s a link to the Sunday readings for June 14 (usccb.org) Sample Commentary on John 6:51-58 Living Bread John 6 draws on the time the Israelites spent in the Sinai desert. Although God sustained his people with manna, the people still died. Like the manna, Jesus also came down from heaven, but he is far […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSJun 03 2020
Reflection for May 31, PentecostThere is a painful irony to our celebration of Pentecost this year. As we celebrate the gift of God’s spirit, thousands of people are gasping for air. Thousands have died from a virus that makes it difficult, sometimes impossible, to breathe. In Hebrew (the language in which most of our Old Testament was written) the […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 30 2020
Study Guide for June 7, Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityClick here for a link to the Sunday readings: June 7 (usccb.org) Sample Commentary on Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Take two Moses is carrying a second set of tablets because he broke the first set when he learned that the Israelites had turned to a form of idolatry (32:1-20). The tablets contain the Ten Commandments, part […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 27 2020
Reflection for May 24, Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordIf you do a quick internet search of Jesus’ ascension, you’ll mostly get images with clouds, a golden light, hovering angels, and awe-inspired, upturned gazes. The images are static, of course, but you can embellish them with your own dramatic soundtrack. (Or you could watch some of the videos that pop up, which you’ll find […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 23 2020
Study Guide for May 31, PentecostClick here for a link to the Sunday readings: May 31 (usccb.org) Sample Questions on John 20:19-23 What might be the significance of the time of Jesus’ appearance? Why are the doors locked? What are all the ways the disciples might have reacted to Jesus’ appearance? Why does Jesus show them his hands and side? […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 20 2020
Reflection for May 17Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope… We believe in God’s promise of a better world because his Son was crucified, rose from the dead, and fills us with his Spirit. That explanation would be considerably more convincing, however, if it were accompanied by […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 16 2020
Study Guide for May 24, Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordClick here for a link to the Sunday readings: May 24 (usccb.org) Sample Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20 Lord of all Matthew doesn’t include a story of Jesus’ ascension because he presents the Resurrection itself as Jesus’ exaltation into power and glory. Thus, the risen Jesus here declares that God has given him authority over everything […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 13 2020
Reflection for May 10A friend of mine told me about a woman who, when she feels stressed about her financial situation, sends checks to various charities. Then she feels better. I don’t know what this woman’s financial situation is or the amount she’s donating, but I think she’s in a low to middle income bracket. I think she […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 09 2020
Study Guide for May 17, The Sixth Sunday of EasterClick here for a link to the Sunday readings: May 17 (usccb.org) Sample Commentary on Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 Just as Jesus did Philip is one of the seven men commissioned by the apostles. Here he fulfills the prophecy of the risen Jesus to be his witnesses throughout Judea and Samaria… (Acts 1:8). […]OUR SUNDAY READINGSMay 06 2020
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