Day 224: The Weeping Prophet (2025)

This book provides an in-depth introduction and commentary on the Book of Jeremiah, a major prophetic book in the Hebrew Bible. Written by H. Cunliffe-Jones, the work is a scholarly analysis that explores the historical, theological, and literary aspects of Jeremiah's prophecies. Published in 1961, it remains a valuable resource for biblical studies and theological research.

St. Gregory the Great's "Homilies on the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel" offer insightful interpretations of Ezekiel's vision of the new temple. Gregory connects the vision to the relationship between action and contemplation in the Christian life, drawing parallels to the Martha and Mary narrative. He emphasizes the importance of both active service and contemplative prayer, highlighting the cyclical relationship between these two aspects of Christian spirituality. Gregory's homilies provide a rich theological reflection on the nature of the Christian life and its ultimate goal of union with God. His interpretations resonate with Augustine's ideas, demonstrating the continuity of theological thought within the early Church.