Fr. Scott Lewis is an associate professor of New Testament at Regis College, a founding member of the Toronto School of Theology.
He is a past president of the Canadian Catholic Biblical Association.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5 (Year A) Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30
The Book of Zechariah is a puzzling collection of prophecies written at different points in Israel’s history. Scholars are unsure of the dating of the various parts of the book. But perhaps this vagueness is a blessing, for the prophecies are valid in every time and place, especially our own.
God's Word on Sunday: Kindness sets the world on better path
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 28 (Year A) 2 Kings 4:8-12a, 14-16; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42
We should not underestimate the importance and impact of our individual acts of kindness.
God's Word on Sunday: Fear can keep us from our true humanity
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21 (Year A) Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33
Jeremiah has been called the “reluctant prophet” and it is easy to see why.
God's Word on Sunday: Here’s an opportunity to awaken to God
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JMost Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 14 (Year A) Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-59
Remembering is the key to spiritual and psychological growth. It unlocks the meaning of our experiences and gives us the gift of self-knowledge.
God's Word on Sunday: Bible offers defining moments with God
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JMost Holy Trinity, June 7 (Year A) Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18
How can mere humans understand and describe the infinite God? Many have tried, but any definition of God that could be contained in a doctrine, concept or physical form is not God.
God's Word on Sunday: The Spirit sets us on a challenging course
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPentecost Sunday, May 31 (Year A) Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23
The term “Holy Spirit” is often used in ambiguous ways.
God's Word on Sunday: God’s work for us is on Earth
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JAscension of the Lord, May 24 (Year A) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20
What did Jesus tell the disciples during the 40 days He was with them after the Resurrection? We can only imagine and speculate, and some in the early Church did just that.
God's Word on Sunday: Power of God overcomes all barriers
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSixth Sunday of Easter, May 17 (Year A) Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21
Samaria must have been quite a sight. Demons shrieking, the paralyzed and lame regaining their strength and mobility, and countless other signs and wonders amazed the multitudes. Many were moved to accept the word of God and be baptized.
God's Word on Sunday: The Spirit keeps Church moving forward
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Easter May 10 (Year A) Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12
The period of serene apostolic simplicity and unity did not last long.
God's Word on Sunday: Be open to a change of mind and heart
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFourth Sunday of Easter, May 3 (Year A) Acts 2:14a, 36b-41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10
When we have done something terribly wrong, it is impossible to call it back. Words remain spoken, deeds remain done, hearts remain broken.
God's Word on Sunday: God is always showing the way forward
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JThird Sunday of Easter, April 26 (Year A) Act 2:14, 22b-28; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35
The ways of God and the ways of human beings are seldom in harmony.