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Category: Scripture
German Bible Scholar Defends “And lead us not into temptation”
This is the correct translation of the Greek text of the New Testament
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A Millennial’s Thoughts on Bible Translation
The Douay-Rheims is the most ‘Catholic’ Bible?? Sigh. I’m sorry, Grandpa.
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Ars Praedicandi: Dogs and Gentiles
We just heard Jesus utter two of the most puzzling statements in all of Scripture
Read moreAmoris Laetitia, paragraph 15
“We know that the New Testament speaks of “churches that meet in homes” (cf. 1 Cor 16:19; Rom 16:5; Col 4:15; Philem 2). A family’s living space could turn into a domestic church, a setting for the Eucharist, the presence of Christ seated at its table. We can never forget the image found in the Book of Revelation, where the Lord says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20).”
Read moreIncarnation and Easter
While Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth has lovely angels and songs of praise, Matthew’s is decidedly dark. There are no angels crying “Gloria” for Matthew.
Read moreViewpoint: Scriptural Stations of the Cross Need to Be Promoted
I am not suggesting that every church change its Stations from the traditional to the scriptural overnight—but perhaps over time this could be achieved.
Read moreThe Saint John’s Bible presented to Library of Congress in Presence of Pope
The gift was made following Pope Francis’s address to a joint meeting of Congress, in acknowledgement of the Pope’s devotion to scripture; his concern for the poor, sick and marginalized and for the dignity of all people; his care for creation; and his commitment to justice for all.
Read moreArs Praedicandi: A Homily on the Fourth Sunday of Lent in the Orthodox Church
When men and women took up the journey to the desert in imitation of Jesus and his fast, they were honoring his love and fidelity to God; they were not looking for our adulation or worship, because only fools bow down before any man or woman who has excelled in emaciating his or her body. They were motivated by love and sought to imitate him.
Read moreViewpoint: If God is Good Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?
Humanity and the world live now in the “in between,” between the original paradise and the new creation of God’s Kingdom. Though evil and suffering continue in the world, they no longer have the ultimate word and are not the final chapter of human history. Human life does not end in the grave, and human history is not a tragedy; it has a glorious ending.
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