Full Description
In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live, in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year offers readers a way in which the Bible can speak to them in light of their lives today.
John Martens is known for his contributions to The Word, a popular column in America magazine. The Word on the Street is the first book (Year A) in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays throughout the year.
Contents
Contents
Preface ix
First Sunday of Advent
Wastin' Time? 1
Second Sunday of Advent
The Coming of the King 3
Third Sunday of Advent
Worth the Wait 6
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Love at First Sight 8
The Nativity of the Lord
The Light of the Son of God 10
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Family in Flight 12
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Jesus' Mother 14
Second Sunday after Christmas
God with Us 16
The Epiphany of the Lord
Manifest Divinity 18
The Baptism of the Lord
"Baptized by You" 21
First Sunday of Lent
Away with Sin 23
Second Sunday of Lent
Away with Fear 26
Third Sunday of Lent
Away with Despair 28
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Away with Darkness 30
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Away with Death 32
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Humble Is He 34
Easter Sunday
Risen in History 36
Second Sunday of Easter
Radical Witness 39
Third Sunday of Easter
The Witness of the Bread 42
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Witness of Suffering 45
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Master Builder 47
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Witness of Hope 49
The Ascension of the Lord
The Apprentice Builders 51
Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Gathering Church 53
Pentecost Sunday
United by the Spirit 55
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Trinity Life 57
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Share in the Body 59
The Solemnity of All Saints
Make a Saint of Me 61
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The "Lamb" of God 64
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Leaving Home 66
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seek Righteousness? Seek Humility 68
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Share Your Bread 71
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Transforming Law 73
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
My Enemy, My Love 75
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
My Anxious Heart 77
Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus, Paul, and the Law 79
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mercy 82
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jews and Gentiles 85
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fear Not 87
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Newness of Life 90
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Little Ones 92
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Listen! 94
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
People, Not Plants 97
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The New and the Old 99
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Tangible Love 102
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Ghost Story 104
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Everyone Belongs 106
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rock-Solid Authority 109
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Like Fire Burning in My Heart 111
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love's Obligations 113
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Forgiveness 115
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Ways of God 118
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do It God's Way? 120
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Vineyard Grows 122
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Invitation to the Feast 124
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Payment Due 127
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
God's Interest 129
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Only Father 131
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do Not Grieve 134
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Talent Shows 136
The Solemnity of Christ the King
Follow the Shepherd 138
