The Spousal Meaning of Mary’s Last Words Mary’s command to the servants at Cana – “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn. 2:5) – represents her last recorded words in the Bible. And they serve as much more than an exhortation to obedience. They echo the Old Testament spousal covenant of love between Yahweh, the divine [...]
Catechesis Corner – Parables Lost: “Once Upon a Time…” by Sister Jeannine Marie, O.C.D. Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles In a world where absolutes like truth, goodness and beauty are denied or cheapened, our children need to have these truths embodied in wonder. The parables of Jesus employ simple, ordinary events [...]
Why are teens today so obsessed with reading Harry Potter and Twilight? These book series take up two spots in the top favorite books of teenagers in Generation Y. If we examine some possible reasons for their massive success among the youthful generation, then we are reminded of how we can show young people that [...]
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” John 12:21 (NAB, Revised) There’s something about this simple request from these Greeks to Philip, something disarming about the phrasing and about the request itself. They don’t demand or coerce or manipulate. Surely they realized, [...]
Jesus, Kingdom Builder — Climax of the Cross Editor’s Note — Part 11 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every two weeks. Photography © by Andy Coan Roman crucifixion was a horrendous way to die. It didn’t just bring a criminal to his death, [...]
The Trial of the King — Christ Before Pilate and the Chief Priests Editor’s Note — Part 10 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every two weeks. Photography © by Andy Coan Jesus’ actions were bound to get Him in trouble sooner or later. [...]
Turning Things Upside Down — Jesus, the Temple and the Endtimes Editor’s Note — Part 9 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every two weeks. Photography © by Andy Coan Imagine gazing upon a building which makes up about one-fourth of an entire city [...]
Secret of the Messiah — True Nature of the Kingdom Editor’s Note — Part 8 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every two weeks. Photography © by Andy Coan “Ssshhhh. . . . Don’t tell anyone yet!” That is basically what Jesus told the [...]
Keys to the Kingdom — Jesus Builds His Church on Solid Rock Editor’s Note — Part 7 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every two weeks. Photography © by Andy Coan If you ever have the chance to visit the Vatican, go to the center of St. [...]
Conflict in Galilee — Jesus Faces Opposition to His Kingdom Editor’s Note — Part 6 of Jesus, Kingdom Builder, a 13-part study of St. Matthew’s Gospel by Dr. Sri. The series will run every other Friday. By the end of chapter nine in Matthew’s Gospel, we see the people of Israel practically eating out of the palms of [...]
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Daily Catholic Quote from King David
“Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt. A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit. Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. I will teach the [...]
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