In the synagogue of his hometown, Jesus delivers a message that begins with amazement and ends in rejection. Drawing from the full arc of the story, we explore the depth of his proclamation, the Greek Old Testament text, and the broader context of Isaiah’s prophecy. Together, these elements reveal the profound challenge of a mission extending mercy beyond Israel and they also uncover why Our Lord's words ignited such a powerful reaction, one his own neighbors were unwilling to accept. (Mass Readings for Jan 26, 2025) /// Join Katie's Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi this December: https://kptz.io/rome