With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Gospel of Mark 4:33-34 Jesus often taught in parables, an ancient Eastern literary genre. The prophet Ezekiel, for example, wrote in […]

“I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people.” Lev. 26:12 The gods of the nations are terrorists and their worshipers are in constant dread and fervently work hard to appease them so that they do not get chastised. Such gods are never compassionate, they do not forgive and are never just and fair. […]

A Biblical History The Gospel according to John (Greek: Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ἰωάννην) is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. It is highly literary and symbolic. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows […]

“Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 The Purpose of God “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” Luke 4:43 The Greatest Commandment And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and […]

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28-30 One can be stressed or depressed and not know it. I’ve heard that a good number of people when rescued from abusive relationships return to the same situation. It makes me reflect on the children of Israel who voted to return to slavery […]

The Kingdom of God The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel. Mark 1:15 The Twelve Apostles He appointed the Twelve: To Simon, He gave the name Peter; and to James the son of Zebedee and to his brother John, He gave the name “Boanerges” (that is, “Sons of Thunder”); […]

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Matthew […]

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matt. 7:7. Ask And It Shall Be Given (Gospel Light) One of the greatest privileges known to man is the access we have to God. As our Creator we dare not come to Him without Him summoning us […]

The point of origin and central figure of the Christian faith is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Son of God. Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah prophesied in Hebrew Scripture, our Old Testament of the Bible. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Luke 2). St. Joseph took his wife Mary and the infant Jesus on the […]

“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be still.” Exodus 14:14. Maybe you just lost a battle or perhaps you are going through one right now and God does not seem to be fighting for you. Rightly you wonder if God’s promise is true or if it is due to your lack of faith as you […]