First, the mission of Jesus. He is the Messiah whose coming was anticipated and prophesized throughout the Hebrew Bible, also ...

From the context of Matthew’s calling as one of the Twelve Disciples (Matthew 9:9), it is not surprising that most scholars identify him as Levi from Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27. The setting, occupation, ...

In at least two stories, (Matthew 8 & 19) we are told of people who received the invitation “follow me” and choose not to do so. It’s as if the gospel writer wants us to know that we are ...

Thaddeus was one of the Twelve Disciples and has many names. He is known as Judas Thaddeus, Jude Thaddeus, Jude of James, or ...

Trump has encountered some resistance. Two federal judges have blocked his executive order that sought to end birthright ...

The Sunday lectionary reading for the Third Sunday before Lent in Year C is Luke 6.17–26, this gospel's version of the ...

For a voter to enhance his or her knowledge about CST, Catholic Conscience advises consulting The Compendium of the Social ...

Luke is the only gospel writer who tells the parables of the prodigal ... Luke gives a different version of the Beatitudes than Matthew (6:20-23). In Luke, we also get the "woes" of Jesus (6: ...

The answer can be found in Jesus’ own words as set forth in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 6 ... Bill Haltom is an author who resides in Memphis and Monteagle.

The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for the fourth Sunday before Lent in Year C is Luke 5.1–11, the story of the miraculous catch of fish, as we jump forward into Jesus’ ministry before returning to ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.