Journey to Wholeness
The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?”… Read the rest
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. … Read the rest
From Egyptian slavery to God’s holy nation—borne on eagles’ wings
After they made the journey from Rephidim and entered the wilderness of Sinai, they then pitched camp in the wilderness.… Read the rest
One of the scribes, when he came forward and heard them disputing and saw how well he had answered them, asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?”… Read the rest
The beloved Son was crushed like grapes to become the wine that saves us.
He began to speak to them in parables. … Read the rest
Sorrow is not the end; through Christ, anguish gives way to unshakable joy that no one can take away.
Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. … Read the rest
Kinship with Christ transcends blood: whoever does God’s will becomes his mother, brother, sister.
… Read the restThe mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house.
A reflection on 1 John 5:5-13 for Friday after Epiphany: John proclaims three enduring witnesses—the Spirit, the water, and the blood—that testify to Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the source of victory over the world and eternal life.… Read the rest
“In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.”
St. John of the Cross
God is love,
and whoever remains in love
remains in God and God in him.
… Read the restThere was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.