“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you.” These words from the Prophet Jeremiah begin our Liturgy of the Word today and may be familiar to many of us as they are the mantra or the foundational words of the pro-life Read more…
The Gospel according to John is the latest-written Gospel. The purpose of this Gospel, as stated by John himself, is to show that Jesus was the Son of God and that those who believe in him may have eternal life. Considering the depth of life-giving message, which John excavates from Read more…
In my attempt to help you comprehend the treasures hidden in the Gospels, I would like to share with you some more facts. For those who would like to know more about the differences in content between the Gospel according John and the other three Gospels (Synoptic), let me share Read more…
Two weeks back I wrote about the Synoptic Gospels, namely the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. I had to interrupt the continuity due to Christmas and the New Year weeks. This week, let me continue sharing with you the last Gospel according to John. Just by cursory reading, Read more…
This is the time of year we gather together as family to celebrate Christmas and enjoy time with family and friends. We often find ourselves telling stories of how things were in the years past. These are the shared memories we cherish and wish to pass on to the younger Read more…