Conquering
“During the first century, the people of God envisioned the Messiah as a descendant of David (Matthew 12:23) who would conquer nations...
Rebellion
“That first human sin was about turning away from God. He had explicitly told Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree, and yet they did it...
Marriage
“God creates mankind as male and female, instructing them to “be fruitful and multiply” (Gn 1:28). Christ expands on this basic truth of...
Retribution
“The near-total focus on the “fall of Adam” in the West, however, has led to both a lack of familiarity with the other episodes of human...
Blasphemy
“Jesus presents a serious logical dilemma for his adversaries – if my miracles are a sign of God’s presence, then why do you not believe?...
Narrow Way/Gate/Path
“This narrow way that the Church exhorts us to follow, as we all know, is the call to a life of repentance. This repentance is not...
Inner/Outer Life
“Inner watchfulness is a primary element of our life in Christ, and far more important than following outward events. Our Lord makes this...
Comfort and Suffering
“Our God is “the Father of mercies and God of all comfort” according to St Paul – a wonderful image of our Creator. The God of comforts...
Service and Others
“Called by Isaiah “the just One who serves many well” (Is 53:11), Christ reveals through His life and teaching the high calling of...
Well-Being
“Your well-being is largely determined by the perspective with which you view your life. The Bible teaches a technique known in modern...