Gospel Commentary: Human suffering
We are treated today with a gem from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus demonstrates his deep care and heavenly power toward a young girl and her hurting parents.
We are treated today with a gem from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus demonstrates his deep care and heavenly power toward a young girl and her hurting parents.
In the tradition of the Church, the feast day of a saint is usually celebrated on the date of their death when he or she enters into eternal life. It is rare — only twice each year — that we celebrate the birth of a saint.
“What will people think?” This is a very common question, because many people want to look good in front of others, to put on a good appearance.
How does one dare to speak of the Eucharist? It is hard to grasp the immensity of this rich, profound and generous gift of God to his children.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus commanded his Apostles to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19).
Many years ago, in the “Golden Age of Television,” there was a program sponsored by the Prudential Life Insurance Company (represented by the Rock of Gibraltar) and hosted by newscaster Walter Cronkite called “You Are There.”
Did the disciples of Jesus really think it would be better for them if Jesus left them?
What really makes the world go around? Money, power, electricity or gravity? Actually, the answer is love.
The state of Virginia has more than 200 wineries, so it’s likely you have seen one with rows and rows of grapevines growing on trellises that cover the landscape.