By Fr. Joseph Francis — Parousia or visible presence of the Lord at the end of time One of the strongest beliefs of the Primitive
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By Fr. Joseph Francis — Parousia or visible presence of the Lord at the end of time One of the strongest beliefs of the Primitive
Read moreBy Fr. Joseph Francis — Symbolic or metaphoric language Obviously here we are using metaphorical or symbolic language whose meaning should be clearly perceived. Do
Read moreBy Fr. Joseph Francis — What is this heaven into which Jesus ascended? Heaven that awaits each one of us and for all could be
Read moreBy Fr Joseph Francis – How to understand “descending” from heaven and “ascending” into heaven? Descended from heaven or ascended into heaven: these expressions need
Read moreBy Fr Joseph Francis – Chapter XVI: On the third day he rose again from the dead (2) The Sadducees (a party of Jewish priests) were
Read moreBy Fr Joseph Francis – Why the third day? The variation in the Nicene Creed is: “and rose again on the third day in accordance
Read moreBy Fr. Joseph Francis – “Hell” refers to “Sheol” Many a Christian today is surprised by this statement in the Apostles’ Creed which is not
Read moreBy Fr. Joseph Francis – Passion and death of Jesus are steeped in history Pontius Pilatus (Pilate) was the Roman Procurator at Judea (25-35 AD)
Read moreBy Fr. Joseph Francis – Mary is “Mother of God” In this chapter we reflect on a Marian trilogy i.e., three consequences that flow from
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – Consequences of Incarnation The Nicene Creed (325 AD) proclaims: “For us men and for our salvation he came
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The importance of the question about the virginal birth of Jesus In this chapter we reflect on the
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The existential situation of the human being in sin or the meaning of sin The Nicene Creed here
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The meaning of the name of Jesus It sometimes happens that many do not realize that ‘Jesus’ is
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – Titles of Jesus used by the primitive Church express their faith in Jesus alive and risen The Resurrection
Read moreBy Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – Who is Jesus Christ as a Person? The Nicene Creed (325 AD) expands this: “I believe in One
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