Give to God and Caesar – June 1, 2021

The Pharisees and the Herodians were two opposing groups who were out for Jesus, trying to trap Him on something he would say. Such a question put before Jesus, did not get merely a yes or no answer, which could have trapped him. In wisdom Jesus answered: give to Caesar what belongs to him and…

The Visitation – May 31, 2021

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, to St. Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 1:39–56 Pope JohnPaul II, in Redemptoris Mater, said “Moved with charity, therefore, Mary goes to the house of her kinswoman.” Hence, one of the themes of the Visitation feast centers on how Mary responded promptly to…

Trinity of Persons – May 30, 2021

The Christian doctrine of the Trinity holds that God is one God, but three co-eternal and consubstantial persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Christian God.  This truth cannot be known by mere human wisdom and definitely not by science. However, when we search the scriptures rigorously – Old and New…

False Answer – May 29, 2021

The religious leaders came to challenge the authority of Jesus. Jesus refused to answer. It was not a dodge. Rather, He responded to their question with a question regarding the source and origin of John’s baptism. “We do not know” was the response of the religious leaders to Jesus’ question. But in actual fact, they knew. Why then would they not simply submit and…

Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic – David Currie

David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family whose father was a fundamentalist preacher and both parents teachers at Moody Bible Institute. Currie’s whole upbringing was immersed in the life of fundamentalist Protestantism – theology professors, seminary presidents and founders of evangelical mission agencies were frequent guests at his family dinner table. Currie received…

Bearing Fruit – May 28, 2021

It is true that a hungry man is an angry man. It is also true that the Bible said Jesus was hungry. But the Bible never said He cursed the fig tree angrily because he was hungry. Clearly, it wasn’t about the hunger or anger. Besides, in the entire ministry of Jesus, this is the only…

Going On Jesus’ Way – May 27, 2021

Bartimaeus, with all humility and persistence, begged Jesus to restore his sight. Despite all the obstacles from the passers-by, Jesus obliged him. However, immediately Jesus healed him, He told him: “Go your way.” Jesus didn’t test Him. Jesus wanted him to freely go and live his life. God wants us to live freely.  But Bartimaeus…

True Greatness – May 26, 2021

The Zebedees, James and John, requested to sit at the right and left hand of Jesus. Obviously, the first place of honor was the seat on the right. The place of second honor was the seat on the left (1 Kings 2:19, Psalm 110:1). They asked for the two most prestigious places in Jesus’ Kingdom….

The Hundredfold – May 25, 2021

There is a sharp contrast between the rich young ruler, who was asked to leave everything and follow Jesus and the disciples who had actually left all to follow Jesus. What will be their reward? Although, this question seems typical of Peter, it is a question worth asking. In response, Jesus promised a hundredfold. Make no mistake about…

Mater Ecclesiae – May 24, 2021

Issued on March 3, 2018, Pope Francis decreed that the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church be inserted into the Roman Calendar on the Monday after Pentecost to be celebrated every year. This title is both scriptural and rooted in sacred tradition. On the cross, our Saviour gave His Mother to humanity in the person of the…

The Counsellor – May 23, 2021

Statistics have shown that many Christians do not really understand who the third person of the Trinity is. Hence, there are many misconceptions. Some think that He’s not a person, that He’s but a “force” or a “power.” Some think He is not omnipresent, that He comes and goes, falls or descend on Christians and…

Inexhaustible Riches – May 22, 2021

The conclusion of the Gospel according to John makes it clear that there were many other things that Jesus did, and were they written in books, the world itself could not contain the books. With this beautiful exaggeration, he lets us see that there is much more about Jesus than we know. The riches of…