Where are Priests in the Bible?
According to Acts 6:5-6 the Apostles ordained seven men as deacons. Nowhere in the New Testament is there a record of men being ordained priests. How can we explain this? Surely the ordination of priests...
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Pope: Trust In God’s Compassion, Tell Him Everything
By Carol Glatz – Those who take time to understand Jesus will find he loves them and wants what is best for them, Pope Francis said. Once people understand that Christ’s heart is full of compassion...
Times Of Trauma: The Old Testament Is A Go-To Guide For Coping
By Carol Glatz – When the difficulties and uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic were at their height in Italy this past spring, one Vatican cardinal defined the snowballing crisis as a form of “trauma.” When asked...
8 Verses to Remind You That You Belong to Jesus
Feeling out of place? Adrift in the World? Are you in a season of loneliness or loss? Our churches being closed doesn’t mean you need to feel separated from the community. You belong to Jesus,...
Joy! Biblical Word Searches
Cost is R60 per puzzle book if collecting or R90 incl. postage and packaging. Orders can be mailed to holyspiritinspirations@gmail.com More Stories: Pope: Fear and Uncertainty Lead to a ‘Do-it-Yourself’ Religion How We Can...
Pope: Christians Called To Intercede For, Not Condemn, Others
By Junno Arocho Esteves – True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said. Just as Moses implored God’s mercy...
Pandemic Needs a Jubilee Response
The global pandemic makes new demands on society as a whole, including the economy. In the struggle with this seemingly implacable virus, business needs realignment, reorientation. Maximising profit in our grim situation, which some have...
Why We Must Always Stick with God
By Fr Oskar Wermter SJ – One of the most exciting stories in the Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament, is the Book of Job. Job is a just man; he has faith and complete trust...
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection
Parents take delight in the achievements of the children. When we realise as parents or grandparents that these children have become good people, our hearts soar and our joy is complete. When a teacher recognises...
Reading God’s Word Daily Adds New Dimension
Heather Withers, Johannesburg – To the highly commendable Ten New Year’s resolutions suggested by Erin Carelse, I would like to add another one, if I may: Make time, even for a few minutes at first,...
Why Do Some Reject Papal Primacy?
Browsing through the Internet, I am surprised at the number of Christian websites that contradict the Catholic Church’s understanding of the intent of Matthew 16:18, “You are Peter and on this rock I will build...
Does the Bible Support the Use of Images in Devotion?
Many people falsely imagine that Catholics “worship” images. In the second article of his two-part series, PROF MICHAEL OGUNU explains that the Catholic veneration of images has biblical support. The Bible certainly condemns the worship of images....
