“The world is in flames.” So wrote Edith Stein, a Carmelite nun killed in Hitler’s Auschwitz. And who would know that better than she? There in the middle of the …
Objects of Death Not Allowed Here
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John the Baptist was acquainted with the wilderness as well as Jesus. Matthew says early in his Gospel, “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for …
The Blitzkrieg
It’s not difficult to see a connection between the wilderness of fasting and temptation at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the seaside appearances at the end of his ministry. …
Jesus and the New Future
Nazareth was Jesus’ home town. People knew little-Jesus because he grew up there. And it was not unusual to see him in the synagogue on the Sabbath. On the day …
Going Toward God
I think we are surprised when we meet opposition to the Gospel. To us it seems so wonderful, so profoundly loving, and welcome to hear. Why the opposition? Paul was …
I’m so tired!
One of the biggest complaints heard today is this. “I am so tired of the hurried pace I live at. I need some time off.” I believe that is true. …
Milky Way
Do you ever wonder what it was like in the wilderness. Maybe around day 25. I imagine the stars were brighter. Sounds in the night were louder. Mark says that …
Take my yoke!
If we do not bear the cross of the Master, we will have to bear the cross of the world, with all its earthly goods. Which cross have you taken …
Take Up Your Cross
Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious …