St. Matthew composing his Gospel For the first three parts of this series, I considered those New Testament texts 1) that seem to imply that Jesus was… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 4”
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 9:36 – 10:8 At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then… Read more “Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 3
This is the third in a series exploring the question of whether the early Christian Church believed that Jesus of Nazareth was God. I have been exploiting… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 3”
Couple Aborts Baby for Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway announcing that Ashley is pregnant The announcement by Jesse Ridgway of his and his wife’s decision to abort their child when that child… Read more “Couple Aborts Baby for Down Syndrome Diagnosis”
Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 2
In Part 1 of this series I considered biblical verses that seem to imply that the title of “God” was not used for Jesus. Most of the… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 2”
Debt Slavery of Christians in Pakistan
Child slaves work in a brick kiln in Pakistan Here’s a horror I bet you weren’t aware of. In Pakistan, there are approximately 3.5 million people trapped… Read more “Debt Slavery of Christians in Pakistan”
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
John 6:51-58 Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the… Read more “Solemnity of Corpus Christi”
Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 1
Ancient image of Jesus the Good Shepherd Raymond E. Brown, SS was a priest of the Order of St. Sulpicius recognized as the pre-eminent Catholic biblical scholar… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 1”
Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Introduction
Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Many of our contemporaries regard Him as a great prophet, perhaps. Certainly they regard Him as a great moral teacher, the Rabbi… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Introduction”
St. Justin Martyr
St. Justin Martyr Today, June 1, is the Memorial of St. Justin Martyr, patron saint of Christian apologists and patron of philosophers. Justin was born into a… Read more “St. Justin Martyr”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 