Matt. 4:12-17. Do you know the joy and freedom of the gospel? John the Baptist’s enemies had sought to silence him, but the gospel cannot be silenced. As soon as John had finished his testimony, Jesus began his in Galilee. Galilee was at the world’s crossroads, and much traffic passed through this little region. It…
Luke 17:12-19 What can adversity teach us about the healing power of love and mercy? Proverbs states: A friend always loves, and a brother is born for adversity (Prov. 17:17). When adversity strikes you find out who truly is your brother, sister, and friend. The gospel records an unusual encounter between people who had been…
Luke 13:10-17 Is there anything that keeps you bound up or oppressed? Infirmity, whether physical or spiritual, can befall us for various reasons, and God can use it for some purpose that we do not understand. When Jesus encountered an elderly woman who was spent of her strength and unable to stand upright, he gave…
Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist’s life was fueled by one burning passion — to point others to Jesus Christ and to the coming of his kingdom. Who is John the Baptist, and what is the significance of his message for our lives? Scripture tells us that John was filled with the Holy Spirit even from…
Luke 2:20-21, 40-52 What is the true source of joy and happiness that so many find elusive? Jesus begins his teaching on the way to the kingdom of heaven by addressing the issue of where true happiness is found. The word beatitude literally means happiness or blessedness. However, Jesus’ way of happiness demands a transformation…
John the Baptist’s life was fueled by one burning passion — to point others to Jesus Christ and to the coming of his kingdom. Who is John the Baptist, and what is the significance of his message for our lives? Scripture tells us that John was filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s…
If Jesus truly is whom he claims to be, the eternal Son of God and Saviour of the world, then why is he not recognized by everyone who hears his word and sees his works? John the Evangelist states that when Jesus came into the world, the world knew him not, and his own people…
Sunday of the Holy Fathers, before the Nativity of Christ. Gospel: Matt. 1:1-25 How well do you know your spiritual heritage? Genealogies are very important. They give us our roots and help us to understand our heritage. Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus traces his lineage from Abraham, the father of God’s chosen people, through the line…
(Luke 10:25-37) In the Gospel reading for today, our Lord is approached by a particular lawyer who attempts to test Him by asking: ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ Our Lord Jesus Christ tosses this question to him, asking: ‘What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?’ The…
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