All posts tagged Gentile
Peter the Fisherman
Today’s gospel story appears in the gospels of Luke, Matthew and John. Luke and Matthew place this event at the beginning of Jesus ministry. After this amazing catch of fish …
Breaking Away
Today’s first reading witnesses the start of the breaking away of the nascent Christian movement from Judaism. Later this grew into a hostility that gave birth to Christianity as an …
One Father; One Teacher
Every time I read this gospel, I feel a little uneasy. The reason is people call me “Father” everyday – and Jesus explicitly forbids this. However, there’s a context to …
The Wise Still Seek Him
A number of years ago a home in the parish had a striking Christmas decoration. In the picture window there was a large silhouette shows the Magi following the star. …
Crowds
We are all familiar with crowds either by observation or the experience of finding ourselves in a crowd. The gospel today in just nine verses refers to a crowd seven …
Undocumented Followers of Christ
In the early Church there was a growing division between converts to Christianity and the Jewish community. And there was also a profound sadness – when a member of one …
Models of Community
In today’s Gospel reading a Gentile military officer appeals to Jesus, a Jewish healer, on behalf of a servant. A group of Jewish elders supports his request. Jesus readily sets …
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