A Fallen King and Falling Fire - The Book of ...

In this Bible Story, Saul rises as king. He leads the Israelites into victory over the Ammonites, and all the people rejoice over their new leader. However, a flickering light of pride dwells within Saul’s heart. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 11. Go to BibleinaYear.com and l ...  Show more

In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly ...  Show more

Who are our neighbors? The people who live next to us? The people who look like us, think like us, or vote for us?  Jesus confronts the prevailing belief that only a few people are worthy of our love, trust, and respect. The Parable of the Good Samaritan stands as a beacon of lig ...  Show more

Heroes come from unexpected places. Not from temples or towers, but off the streets and from the shadows. The Parable of the Good Samaritan communicates the upside-down kingdom of God - where the religious elite are shown as hypocrites, and the humble outcasts are shown as heroes ...  Show more

Can you trust Jesus even in your suffering?Jesus raises Jairus' daughter from the dead, showcasing His divine authority and compassion. Despite the doubts and mourning around Him, Jesus brings hope and life, leaving everyone in awe of His miraculous power.Today's Bible verse is R ...  Show more

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 2 ...  Show more