The Twelve were servants of Jesus’ mission. Now, after the resurrection, they have become Jesus’ friends.
The Word
How do you listen to the voice of Christ?
This Sunday’s Gospel calls us to create that quiet place in the midst of the world’s distractions,
The power of God’s mercy
Vengeance, retribution and pitiless justice only amplify the power of sin.
How can we be the messengers of Christ?
We are like the angel messengers at the tomb: to interpret the signs of Christ’s presence and activity.
Conversion is the true goal of biblical law.
Do you treat God’s law as a tool for conversion or for retribution?
How can we turn our divided hearts to God?
How can you emulate Jesus’ unwavering obedience to God?
Why good things happen to bad people
Good things happen to bad people because God hopes for their transformation.
What the parable of the prodigal son can teach us about freedom, duty and love
In this parable, Luke presents a complex study of the interplay of freedom, duty and love.
Jesus’ temptation reminds us to use our gifts to serve
Jesus overcame temptations to use divine grace for himself, so Christians must continue to seek God’s purpose in every gift they receive.
Seeing as God sees: transfiguration in a 12-step recovery program
The transfiguration requires us to let go of our masks and let others catch a glimpse of God in us.
