In those days, Elijah the prophet went to Zarephath. These words began our first reading today, and the introductory phrase, in those days, provides a context clue for us.
Which is the first of all the commandments? This question, posed to Jesus by a scribe in today’s Gospel, has us thinking that this might be another “test” by a learned Jewish scholar.
Today’s Gospel offers a beautiful story of encounter, healing, faith, and discipleship, and offers many insights and lessons.
The ambitious desires expressed by James and John in today’s Gospel probably take a different form in our hearts and minds depending on our personalities and experiences.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, wealth and possessions are seen as signs of God’s favor.
