Day 92: Jephthah’s Vow (2022)

Today’s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz […]

Zeal for the Law and casting the first stone

Readings: • Is 43:16-21 • Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 • Phil 3:8-14 • Jn 8:1-11 Imagine being caught in a most serious and embarrassing sin, then taken into a crowded public area and placed […]