Journey to Wholeness
Peter’s confession of Christ shines as a pivotal moment in Luke 9:18-22, where he boldly declares Jesus as the Messiah amidst widespread speculation.… Read the rest
In Herod’s Perplexity, rumors of Jesus as John, Elijah, or an ancient prophet fueled Herod’s fearful curiosity about the divine presence he could not destroy.… Read the rest
Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. … Read the rest
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist.… Read the rest
… Read the restAnd James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And
In the boat with one loaf of bread, Jesus reveals deeper truth beyond physical hunger.
They had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. … Read the rest
How does the love of a mother hen reflect Jesus’ yearning to gather and protect his beloved people?… Read the rest
… Read the restWhen the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.
Mark 6:17-29 (Memorial of St. John the Baptist)
“Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody.… Read the rest
12th Week in Ordinary Time, Saturday (Year II)
Matthew 8:5-17
Jesus’ fame as a healer spread far and wide in Palestine, attracting not only lepers but foreigners like the Roman centurion. Jews did not associate with either group; one was “unclean,” the other was “Gentile.”… Read the rest