Friends, we’ve come to the great Solemnity of Pentecost, which is, along with Christmas and Easter, one of the most important feasts of the Christian year. It is the celebration par excellence of the Holy Spirit. It is also the birthday of the Church—and we are meant to see ourse ...Show more
Both His Wounds and His Peace
Friends, peace be with you—an echo of the words of the risen Jesus in our Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, also called Mercy Sunday. Christ gives his disciples the gift of shalom (peace). But there’s an exceptionally important juxtaposition here: He also shows them his wou ...Show more
In this Bible Story, Jesus shows his authority over wind, rain, and sea. With a word of might, he calms the raging storm and saves the apostles from certain death. Once the storm has subsided, Jesus faces a man who is plagued with a Legion of demons. The man rages and thrashes wi ...Show more
Do you fear the storms of life? Jesus demonstrates His divine authority by calming a fierce storm, leaving His disciples in awe of His power over nature. Through this miracle, they begin to understand that Jesus is more than just a man; He is the sovereign Lord of all creation.To ...Show more
Do you fear the storms of life? Jesus demonstrates His divine authority by calming a fierce storm, leaving His disciples in awe of His power over nature. Through this miracle, they begin to understand that Jesus is more than just a man; He is the sovereign Lord of all creation.To ...Show more
When you feel like you’re starting to sink in the storm, call on the name of Jesus. He’s near, and He won’t let you go down. Don’t panic and obsess over the problem, because when you sync up with Jesus, things can change just that quick. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, ...Show more