Tag: Scripture
Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?
A young catechism student asked why Jesus is called the “Lamb of God”. The answer reaches from the Passover in Exodus to the Cross, the Mass and heaven itself.
Seeking the face of Christ in his church this Lent
Joseph Ratzinger’s Jesus of Nazareth offers a Lenten call to rediscover the church as born from Christ’s communion with the Father – and to measure parish life by Word, Eucharist and faithful discipleship.
Making a real start to Lent
What’s the best way to begin Lent? By letting go of some of our expectations, says Philippa Martyr
Scripture is intended to speak to believers ‘in every age,’ pope...
Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today's world, emphasising that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors during his weekly general audience.
Melto D’Moronoyo: All in good time
The Syriac tradition sees Joseph as a vigilant guardian who keeps watch through the long night of unknowing. He does not demand signs but is receptive to divine revelation.
Melto D’Moronoyo: Mary visits Elizabeth
The Visitation of Mary, our dear blessed Mother, to her cousin Elizabeth is not just a narrative within scripture but more importantly a message that God wants to reveal to us today.
Q&A with Fr Flader: Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?
I have a protestant friend who is convinced that Jesus had brothers and sisters, because the Bible says so. Does the Bible actually say this? If so, how do I answer my friend?
Scripture is more outrageous than fiction. It must be true
Have you ever read the Acts of the Apostles? I mean, just read it like a story, all in one sitting? It is the most astonishing story. It was also probably the first successful sequel since Homer’s Odyssey. And the plot is so wild it really must be true, writes Philippa Martyr.
Change the world. Bring a pencil to Mass
When I saw that somebody had underlined certain verses in my Mass bulletin from Ephesians 5 on marriage, I couldn’t help but underline a few other passages myself, says Philippa Martyr.
The “password” to praying with Scripture
When you pick up the Bible, it pays to let God know that you need to hear from him. But we also have to prepare our hearts and minds to listen to what he has to say, writes Mother Hilda.
Melto D’Moronoyo: All are called to participate in the work of...
Only when understanding the sweet words of life and experiencing their truths through our hearts can we be uplifted and strengthened by the Spirit, writes Fr Eliah Abboud.
Important questions to ask about our social media pandemic
Jesus does not ask us to be on top of everything, but rather to love him with all our heart, mind and strength, and to love everyone.
