Br. James Martin Nobles, O.P. preaches on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 for Vespers on the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Br. James Martin reminds us that no experience, rhetorical ability, or human authority can make us worthy to be preachers and ministers. The only authority, the only experience that matters for us is the one Paul describes in this letter to the Corinthians: Jesus Christ, and him crucified.    

"For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified."