Today’s Readings – Saturday of Week 4 of Ordinary Time - First Reading

Commentary on Hebrews 13:15-17,20-21

Today we conclude our reading of the Letter to the Hebrews. The first part of the reading gives some more instruction on how the Hebrew Christians ought to behave.

First, they are to offer God an unending sacrifice of praise, not now a sacrifice of animals, but a verbal offering of praise that is made every time they acknowledge God’s name. Second, they are to keep doing good works and sharing their resources, for instance, with other Christian communities in need of assistance and support.

Both of these “sacrifices are pleasing to God". And, in fact, they are a good summary of what the Christian life should be—a combination of prayer and worship, together with a never-ending love and service of brothers and sisters.

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Yesterday’s Readings – Friday of Week 4 of Ordinary Time - First Reading

Commentary on Hebrews 13:1-8

As we come to the end of the Letter there are the usual pieces of practical advice, each one calling for personal reflection.

The Hebrew Christians are instructed to:


Love each other like brothers and sisters.
This is a central teac … Continue