Introductory comments to the wonderful and challenging letter of James, aided by the man with the most awesome name for New Testament studies: Luke Timothy Johnson! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

1 Kings 11-12 speaks of divisions, but our saints of the day challenge us to work toward unity! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Interreligious marriages are not an abomination (as opposed to the view in 1 Kings 11), but they require couples to have some difficult conversations. The hard work can reap great rewards! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

The story of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-10, referenced in Matthew 12:42 and Luke 11:31) is a story of Solomon's witness. How are we planting seeds in the faith? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

The prayer of Solomon (1 Kings 8:22-30) goes well with the celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. How do those who are suffering share the wisdom of Solomon? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Solomon pursued wisdom, as did Scholastica. To what purpose do we pursue wisdom? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. This is the Word of God, not just folk wisdom. Let your light shine! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

2 Samuel 24 presents a very different view on sin and forgiveness than we usually read in the Bible. Perhaps there's a lesson here about accepting full responsibility for the consequences of our actions. (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Luke 2:22-40) is related to another holiday that is special to Western Pennsylvanians. After tonight, you really should take down your Christmas decorations! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Our God is both transcendent and immanent. Does David respect God's transcendence, or does he want to reduce the awareness of his immanence? How do we struggle with the dialectic today? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)