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John W. Martens is professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas and director of the Master of Arts in Theology program at St. Paul Seminary, School of Divinity, St. Paul, Minnesota.<p>“This book feels like a warm conversation with a friend who is faithful, wise, smart, and kind. John Martens guides the reader on a spiritual journey through the Christian year with reflections that stimulate the mind and refresh the soul.”</p><p> Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio</p>
<p>“In a cultural environment where religion is often used to enhance one’s identity, John Martens’ <i>The Word on the Street</i> is a good example of what Pope Francis called ‘theology on one’s knees’. Doing theology begins with Scripture and worship: in this sense, a book of Sunday reflections for the liturgical year stands at the center, at the beginning, and the end of what nurtures the Christian experience, beyond the different liturgical and political commitments that divide the Church today. But John Martens’ book is far from indifferent to the meaning of Scripture for the life of Christians in the world of today.”<br /> Massimo Faggioli, professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University (Philadelphia)</p>
<p>“Every week at <i>America</i> magazine, I wait with eager anticipation to see what John Martens is going to say about the Gospel for the coming Sunday or Feast Day. And I am never, ever, disappointed. Firmly grounded in the latest Scripture scholarship, wonderfully practical, and beautifully written, his reflections always teach me something new. Martens is that rare scholar that can write well for the general audience, and, even rarer, say something new.”<br /> James Martin, SJ, author of <i>Jesus: A Pilgrimage</i></p>
<p>“John Martens is not only an excellent biblical scholar, he also has a pastor’s soul. These weekly reflections help us get inside the scriptures each Sunday in a way that is scholarly, accessible, and spiritually rich. He makes the Word of God alive in so many thoughtful ways. This volume is a perfect synthesis of heart and mind, a place I can go to learn about the biblical readings for each week, be touched by God and grow spiritually. I enthusiastically recommend <i>The Word on the Street</i> for all Christians, from thoughtful high school and college students to lay adults of all ages, and even (and especially) to theologians. Each reflection has something for everyone.”<br /> Peter Feldmeier, Murray/Bacik Endowed Professor of Catholic Studies,, University of Toledo</p>
<p>“Down-to-earth, thoughtful—and useful.”<br /><i>The Bible Today</i></p>
In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year will help readers understand the Bible in light of their daily lives, experiences, and challenges, and help Sunday Mass preachers find new ways to articulate God’s work in the world.
John Martens is known for his contributions to The Word, a popular column in America magazine. The Word on the Street, Year B is the second book in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays throughout the year.
Preface
First Sunday of Advent
Daily Distractions 1
Second Sunday of Advent
The Comfort of Hope 3
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Full of Grace 5
Third Sunday of Advent
Waiting on Hope 8
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Fulfillment of Hope 10
The Nativity of the Lord
God Among Us 13
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Children of Hope 16
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
The Mother of Jesus 18
The Epiphany of the Lord
Journey of Hope 21
The Baptism of the Lord
Spirit of Justice 23
First Sunday of Lent
In the Wilderness 25
Second Sunday of Lent
Hearing God Speak 27
Third Sunday of Lent
God’s Word for Us 29
Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Weakness of Sin 31
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Following the Servant 33
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
A Little Thing 35
Easter Sunday
An Empty Tomb 37
Second Sunday of Easter
One Heart and Soul 39
Third Sunday of Easter
Our Witnesses 41
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Shepherd’s Love 43
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Disciples I Fear 45
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Same as It Ever Was? 47
The Ascension of the Lord
What Time It Is 49
Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit 51
Pentecost Sunday
The Spirit of Truth Comes 54
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Adopted Into the Family of God 56
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Bread of Heaven 58
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Women Together 60
The Solemnity of All Saints
Calling All Sinners 63
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Finding a Friend 65
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Following a Friend 68
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tell Me the Good News 70
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Work of the Kingdom 72
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Joy of Wholeness 74
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Same Old, Same Old 77
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Time to Fast 80
Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Human Touch 83
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Life Now and Then 85
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Kingdom Unusual 88
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
New Creation 90
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
No Delight in Death 93
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Transformed by the Messiah 95
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where Do You Live? 97
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Shepherd Us 99
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
No One Should Have Nothing 102
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hunger for the Truth 105
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Sense of God 107
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Food of Wisdom 109
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Subjects, Not Objects 111
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Just Do It 114
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Be Strong; Do Not Fear 117
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Things of God 119
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Greatest 121
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Challenge of the Word 123
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Little Children of the Word 125
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Spirit of Wisdom 127
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Suffering Servant 129
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Sum of Mercy 131
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hear, O Israel 133
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Widows and Scribes 136
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Now or Then 138
The Solemnity of Christ the King
King of All 140