By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM. Simon we know as a Zealot. For a long time, scholars thought that this referred to a violent group of
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Tag: Jesus
A Teacher and Lord For Ever
A Teachers’ Day Reflections by Acharyasri – “You call me Teacher and Lord – and you are right, for that is what I am” (John
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Was Jesus a Capitalist?
# chhotebhai – The question seems inconceivable and the answer should be a resounding “No”. But wait a minute. First listen to what Jesus himself
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Nativity of St. John the Baptist
By Leon Bent – Ordinarily the Church observes the day of a saint’s death as his feast, because that day marks his entrance into heaven.
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Can God Communicate to Saints the Power to Work Miracles?
Jacqueline Kelly – Faith is one of the three theological virtues [the others are hope and charity]. The rich roots of the word “faith” lie
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Alicja Lenczewska’s Life of a Sinner and Mystic
Paul Suski – Of three remarkable women, all Polish and devout Catholics, the most renowned mystic among them is undoubtedly Saint Faustina Kowalska, whose diary
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The Truth, Presence and Power of the Risen Lord
Leon Bent – To believe that the “Lord is Risen” is to believe that He is present to us in a radical and miraculous way.
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Making a Difference: From Crucifixion to Resurrection
By Tony Magliano – Christ is risen! Truly, he is risen! Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. We know that God has the final
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Holy Saturday: Reflecting With Mary, Mother of Humanity and Our Mother
By Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – The words of His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias during the homily on Palm Sunday 5th April 2020: “Let us
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The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections for Good Friday
By Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Hello and welcome to the special Good Friday programme. The church celebrates on this day the death of Jesus
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Good Friday: The Cross, Sufferings and Death of Jesus
By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Hello and welcome to a special Good Friday Programme. Since the church does not celebrate the Holy Eucharist on
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Prayer Before Death – Jesus’ Life and Faith Statement
Fr Arockia Dhas Rayappan – Jesus loudly prays before he dies: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23.46). The evening prayer, which
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Good Friday Homily: Meditate on the Cross, Sufferings and Death of Jesus
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Good Friday, March 29, 2024 Today is Good Friday, the day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. It
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It is Time for an Inner Transformation of the Church
M L Satyan – Having relocated from Bengaluru to Coimbatore after two decades, I’ve had the chance to frequent a local parish. During these visits,
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The Spy Wednesday: The Betrayal
By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – ‘One of the Twelve’…not necessarily just one of the twelve as the Gospel begins today, but almost all of
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