We should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ

We should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ.  In a recent study, researchers interviewed American Christian youth, both Catholic and non-Catholic.   The data indicated that although they called themselves Christians, many of the young people didn’t really...

They saw the child

They saw the child.  An epiphany is a sudden realization about the nature or meaning of something.   The birth of a child can be an epiphany that suddenly makes us understand love and responsibility in a new way.   A doctor’s warning about health issues can be an...

Behold

Behold.  Just a word, a suggestion, a nudge.   That’s what John the Baptist gave Andrew and his friend.   But it was all they needed to take the step to look for Jesus.   John didn’t discuss Jesus’ teachings.   He didn’t examine messianic prophecy.   He just...

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him.  It’s amazing how such a small instrument like a telescope can show us something millions of miles away.   For the Moon and some planets, in fact, the view becomes so clear that you’re able to describe them in detail. John...

And now, children, remain in him

And now, children, remain in him.  Lord, you know that I want to remain in you.   I want to stay close to you at all times.   But you also know that I don’t always do it.   I often get distracted.   I don’t think to call on you when I’m in trouble.   Sometimes I get...

We saw his glory

We saw his glory. Before God became man in Jesus, the closest that any ordinary Jewish person came to “seeing” God’s glory occurred just once a year on the Day of Atonement.   On that day, and only on that day, the high priest was allowed to enter the inner sanctuary...

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