Jesus answered him

Jesus answered him. As Jesus begins his final journey to Jerusalem, he is approached by three different would-be followers.   Each of them wants to follow him, but their responsibilities and concerns seem to give them pause.   In answer to their requests, Jesus makes...

Their angels in heaven

Their angels in heaven . . .  St. Padre Pio called him “my friend since infancy.”   They were close companions from a young age and spent a lot of time together.   They talked to one another before bed and stayed in touch throughout the years.   Padre Pio was...

Whoever receives this child

Whoever receives this child in my name receives me.  Football players know the value of staying low to the ground.   For instance, try picturing two evenly matched linemen at the line of scrimmage.  Usually, it’s the one who crouches lower who is able to hold his...

Eldad and Medad

Eldad and Medad We all know that Moses was filled with the Spirit of the Lord, but Scripture tells us that God took the Spirit and shared it with seventy-two elders of Israel.   Unfortunately, two of the elders, Eldad and Medad, were not with everyone else when this...

You will see heaven opened

You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. When you think about the future, how do you feel?   If you’re looking forward to a family wedding or the arrival of a new baby, you might be very excited.   If you’re not sure...

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