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.
"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."
Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker, Assistant Prof. of Old Testament, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
"Every week at America 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 Scipture scholarship, wonderfully practical, and beautifully written, his reflections always teach me something new. Martens is that rare scholar that can write well for the ge
James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
"In a cultural environment where religion is often used to enhance one's identity, John Marten's The Word on the Street 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 experien
Massimo Faggioli, Prof. of Theology, Villanova University
