A Canaanite Woman’s Faith
Placed immediately after a discussion of purity in both Matthew and Mark, Jesus’ encounter with this Gentile woman brings out the implications the…
Feast of the Assumption
According to Catholic Theology and Catechism, the Virgin Mary, “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into…
Transfiguration of Christ
The feast of the Transfiguration of Christ celebrates the revelation of Christ’s divine glory on Mount Tabor in Galilee (Matthew 17:1-6; Mark 9:1-8;…
Which of Us Is for the Devil?
Convinced that Jesus is not God’s agent and annoyed by the popular response to him, the Pharisees resort to the only other possible…
Galilean Ministry: The Revelation of Jesus
Luke introduces the actual activity of Jesus’ ministry in this third major section of his Gospel. The section highlights Jesus’ activity and includes…
Discipleship: Trusting God
Since the way of Jesus is different from that of worldly leadership, understanding the nature of discipleship is crucial. This section treats such…
The Blessed Massabki Brothers
In 1860, Ahmed Pasha ruled Syria. A sectarian tyrant, nothing would prevent him from achieving his ends. On the morning of July 10,…
The Authority of the Church as a Moral Voice
A day doesn’t go by without some assault being leveled at the authority of the Church to teach on issues of the moral…
The Report of the Church
The mountain recalls the other sites of revelation in the Gospel. All our earliest evidence indicates the Christian missionary impetus; this suggests that…
Love and Discipleship
That which is called for on the part of the disciple is love: If you love me, you will obey what I command,…