Tag: Scripture

What’s the best way to begin Lent? By letting go of some of our expectations, says Philippa Martyr

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

For Aussie actor George Xanthis, playing St John the Beloved in The Chosen is the kind of creative opportunity “every actor dreams of.” But it’s also drawn him “100 per cent” into scripture and to Jesus as a real and relatable person.

Evil’s attacks are unavoidable. Communion with others, standing firm and Scripture are some of our defences A few weeks ago we had a funny kind...