Sharing the Word

Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time January 20, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 8:6-13 Jesus’ priestly ministry in the sanctuary of heaven is based on a new, a better covenant than God first made with his people. ...

Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time January 19, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 7:25-8:6 The text of Hebrews has been showing us Christ as an eternal and perfect priest–superior to Levitical priests. Today’s reading goes on to ...

Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time January 18, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 The author has now cited Psalm 110 three times. In that psalm God is portrayed as saying to the Messiah, “You are ...

Memorial of Saint Anthony the Abbot January 17, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 6:10-20 Throughout the Letter to the Hebrews the author inserts passages of hope and encouragement for his readers. Today’s reading is one such passage. His readers ...

Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time January 16, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 5:1-10 The mention of Jesus as high priest introduces a discussion of priesthood and sacrifice. The priesthood that the readers of Hebrews are familiar ...

Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time January 14, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 4:12-16 Our text has taught us that salvation in Christ is superior to communication from prophets or angels, and that God has promised to ...