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.
Third 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.
God's Word on Sunday: Spirit ignites the power of community
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSecond Sunday of Easter, April 19 (Year A) Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
The quality of the communal life of the early Christian communities was a major source of their power and growth. It was certainly not a once-a-week experience, but an experience of sharing their lives.
God's Word on Sunday: A hurting world needs this good news
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JResurrection of the Lord, April 12 (Year A) Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18
When is good news truly good news? When it comes at the right time, giving people hope and comfort.
God's Word on Sunday: Can we rise to the spiritual challenge?
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPassion (Palm) Sunday, April 5 (Year A) Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mathew 26:14-27:66
Every age calls forth prophets and teachers to guide and encourage humanity.
God's Word on Sunday: Restoration of life offers us reassurance
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Lent, March 29 (Year A) Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45
God is the source of life, but life comes in many forms.
God's Word on Sunday: Judgment lies in reading the human heart
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFourth Sunday of Lent, March 22 (Year A) 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7,10-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Do not judge by outward appearances! We would save ourselves a lot of grief if we would only heed these instructions from God to Samuel. It has been repeated by Jesus in the Gospel of John and many spiritual writers since then.
God's Word on Sunday: God is closest when times are tough
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JThird Sunday of Lent, March 15 (Year A) Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42
Water is an absolute necessity for life. We feel its absence very quickly and soon reach a point where we would do anything to quench our thirst.
God's Word on Sunday: We are challenged to trust in God
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSecond Sunday of Lent, March 8 (Year A) Genesis 12:1-4; Psalm 33; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9
So much can hang on a simple yes or no response to a calling from God.
God's Word on Sunday: Finding our way back to Eden
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFirst Sunday of Lent, March 1 (Year A) Genesis 2:7-9, 16-18, 25, 3:1-7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
What is the root sin of humanity? Despite the many likely candidates, there is but one: self.
God's Word on Sunday: Survival depends on loving our neighbour
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSeventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 23 (Year A) Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
God called the people of Israel to be holy, just as God is. In Old Testament language, however, “holy” meant “set apart” or “completely different.”
God's Word on Sunday: We can’t blame God for our choices
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 16 (Year A) Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37
Freedom is a two-edged sword, for with freedom comes responsibility.