Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Christ Crucified painted by Diego Velázquez
Category: Jesus
Was Christ’s Blood Shed for All or Many?
The English words of the consecration at Mass have been changed from “shed for you and for all” to “poured out for you and for many”. Why?-...
Be healed by God’s Word and Hand: 23rd Sunday
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB SERMON AND CHRISTIAN ACT IN THE WORD Theme: God’s Favour at Work!“Ephphatha” Be healed by God’s word & hand. Point of Reflection:...
The Church: A Vessel for all on the Journey to Heaven
She is as glowing as the moonlight and as radiant as the noonday sun. She is as gentle as the song of the birds at dawn, and...
Will Christ Reign on Earth for 1000 Years?
I have friends who devoutly believe that Christ will reign on earth for a thousand years and after that time has elapsed, he will carry out the Last Judgment. I know the Church rejects this doctrine, but I need some help to understand where and why it originated.
22nd Sunday Reflection: Banality of Evil
Banality of Evil – Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 To witness, to see, to stand in the presence of unthinking, unreasoning and unholy actions, leaves us stunned, stammering for motives...
Jesus in Hell? The Apostles Creed Explained
In the Apostles’ Creed we say that Christ descended into hell. An old text says he descended to the dead. Jesus was sinless. How could he descend to...
21st Sunday Reflection: Taking A Chance On Love
Taking A Chance On Love – John 6:60-69 – First comes love. But how can I love without knowing… the person… the truth of who they...
Pope: Encountering Jesus is more important than all the commandments
By Carol Glatz – What made Christian life radically new was the call for those who have faith in Jesus Christ to live in the Holy Spirit,...
Pope: Rediscover the True Bread of Life
Pope: Jesus is life-giving bread, not just ‘side dish,’ – By Junno Arocho Esteves – Jesus wants to nourish the souls of those who are spiritually famished...
First papal audience after surgery: Only Jesus reveals true Gospel
By Carol Glatz – The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis said during his weekly general...
Pope warns against using God and others for selfish aims
By Carol Glatz – People should seek Jesus out of genuine love, not calculated self-interest, Pope Francis said. “Why do I seek the Lord? What are the...
