Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J
He is a past president of the Canadian Catholic Biblical Association.
God's Word on Sunday: Healing the world is a mission for all
Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 12 (Year A) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17
The servant of God described in Isaiah is truly a wondrous and powerful individual. He will establish justice in the land and on the Earth.
God's Word on Sunday: The light of God is waiting in the wings
Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 5 (Year A) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 32-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Without hope people cannot survive. When we lose the will to live or fail to find any kind of beauty, purpose or blessing in life or the world around us, decline and disintegration will surely follow.
God's Word on Sunday: A Spirit-filled life begins with family
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Dec. 29 (Year A) Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Where and how do we learn compassion and gratitude?
God's Word on Sunday: God will always be with us and for us
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22 (Year A) Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-Matthew 1:18-24
The Word of God echoes and reverberates throughout human history. It’s the same voice, often with the same words, but they can carry many meanings, depending on the time in which one hears them.
God's Word on Sunday: A little digging reveals news full of hope
Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15 (Year A) Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
What are the signs of God’s presence? What sort of “footprints and fingerprints” does God leave? One word could sum it up: life.
God's Word on Sunday: Advent should inspire greater efforts
Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8 (Year A) Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12
The figure described in Isaiah seems too good to be true — in fact, impossible and non-existent.
God's Word on Sunday: Humanity’s roadmap written in prophecy
First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1 (Year A) Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:1-14; Matthew 24:37-44
Sometimes prophecies seem audacious and impossible to believe. This is especially the case when all the external evidence says otherwise.
God's Word on Sunday: There are no shortcuts to life-giving path
Christ the King, Nov. 24 (Year C) 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
The most effective way that God can teach us a lesson is to give us what we ask for.
God's Word on Sunday: We cannot separate light from darkness
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 17 (Year C) Malachi 4:1-2; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19
The wicked and arrogant will be burned up with fire!
God's Word on Sunday: Knowing God makes us truly alive
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 10 (Year C) 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 7, 9-14; Psalm 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38
What are we willing to suffer for our faith or for a matter of principle and conscience?