John 21 is one of my favorite chapters because it has so much mysticism behind its powerful symbolic references: Simon Peter said to them, “I
The Prodigal son story is not about “cheap grace” or simply “saying sorry”. It is about the cost and damage done to self and others
A friend once shared his experience on the birth of his first child. What stood out most for him was a mysterious combination of pain
He went back across the Jordan to the place where John first baptized, and there he remained. Many came to him and said, “John performed
Guest post by Madeleine Kirk, Australia. “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates
There is something inescapably sacred about a person’s last words. When a dying person speaks, their last words reveal the true intentions of their hearts:
Guest post by Estella Young, Lay Dominican, Singapore. Ever wondered why Jesus told his disciples to look for a man carrying a water jar when
A Gospel reflection: Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11) Aware that “the Judeans sought to kill him” (7:1) Jesus nevertheless makes his
Guest post by K. C. Thomas, Mumbai, India. What is modesty? When and how did it originate? The dictionary says that modesty is caring not
Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes. In your statutes I will delight; I will not forget your words. Open my eyes, that
Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11 Being a fisherman, Peter knew when to call it a day when there was no catch.
He said, “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed
Genesis 1:20-2:4, Psalm 8, Mark 7:1-13 ‘You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions’ (Mk 7:8). The words of our Lord
A common perception of Jesus’ critique of the Pharisees was their legalism. Jesus’ liberal attitude is often contrasted with the rigidity of the Pharisees. I
They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof
Amos 2:6-16, Psalm 50, Matthew 8:18-22 The book of Amos teaches a most pure monotheism. Throughout his book, there isn’t a single reference to other
And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? —Luke 1:43 Although she did not know
Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been
Wisdom 1:13-2:24 , Psalm 30, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5 mentions the raising of Jairus’ daughter, switches to the woman with a hemorrhage,
Jesus said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it
“And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea,
