Fr. Scott Lewis

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.

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law (1659) by Rembrandt.

God's Word on Sunday: Bible offers defining moments with God

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

Most 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.

Jean II Restout’s 1732 painting titled Pentecost.

God's Word on Sunday: The Spirit sets us on a challenging course

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

Pentecost 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.J

Ascension 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.

Perhaps as a spiritual exercise we could be a “Samaritan for a day.” Be especially alert for events and people that give hope and light. Be eager to reach out for the unfamiliar and new that show promise. And above all, be grateful for the gifts that God gives.

God's Word on Sunday: Power of God overcomes all barriers

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

Sixth 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.J

Fifth 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.

You have the only approval you will ever need, the approval of God. Jesus made this possible by bearing our sins and becoming the guardian and shepherd of our souls.

God's Word on Sunday: Be open to a change of mind and heart

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

Fourth 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.

Joseph von Führich’s 1837 painting of the disciples meeting Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

God's Word on Sunday: God is always showing the way forward

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

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.

The Incredulity of St. Thomas, circa 1601, by Caravaggio.

God's Word on Sunday: Spirit ignites the power of community

By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J

Second 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.