What the name means
- Probably “the separated ones”
Drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.
Sundays with The Pharisees
Fifth Sunday after Holy Cross
Gospel: Matthew 23:1–12
As one of “The scribes and Pharisees”: Teachers of the law with real authority, criticised for not living it.
Fourth Sunday after Holy Cross
Gospel: Luke 16:9–18
Luke says they loved money and scoffed at Jesus’ teaching.
Second Sunday after Holy Cross
Gospel: Matthew 16:5–12
A movement devoted to strict keeping of the law and its traditions.
Hosanna Sunday
Gospel: John 12:12–19
They watch the welcome and feel they have lost control.
Sixth Sunday of Great Lent
Gospel: John 9:1–41
Religious leaders who question him and argue among themselves.