Category: Sacred Scripture
Learning from the Shepherds
There is something beautifully symbolic about the tradition of Midnight Mass. It shows that Christians are so eager for Christmas to begin that they want to start celebrating on the first moment of Christmas day. People who ordinarily never go out late at night and are often at that hour dressed in pajamas and sleeping [...]
The Devil: A Father Barron Commentary
Well, in the sixth chapter of Mark’s Gospel we find the account of Jesus sending his disciples out on a mission. They’re going to preach, they’re going to heal… but the first thing he tells them is, “You have authority over unclean spirits.” When they return from the mission, the first thing they tell him [...]
Fr. Barron Comments on Palm Sunday
Well on Palm Sunday, as Holy Week begins, we are drawn to a very particular attention. Obviously everything Jesus said and did is worthy of our attention, but there is something about these words and actions as he comes to the climax of his life that… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s commentary on Palm [...]
Come out of Darkness and Live in the Light
In St. John’s Gospel, there is the account of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41). It is the sixth of the seven signs recounted by St. John that announce the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant and the passing away of the old rites, replaced by the grace and sacraments [...]
Fr. Barron Comments on Abraham, Isaac and Christ
Well, one of the most dreadful stories in the bible is in the 22nd chapter of the Book of Genesis… the story that the ancient Israelites called the Akida, which means the binding of Isaac. This terrible story of the command of God to… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s commentary on Abraham, Isaac and [...]
Mary’s Last Words
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 [...]
Parables Lost: “Once Upon a Time…”
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 [...]
“Sir, we would like to see Jesus…”
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, [...]
Climax of the Cross
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
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. [...]
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