All posts tagged Kingdom of God
Knock, Knock, Knock on Heaven’s Door
Ask and receive; seek and find; knock and the door will be opened. So many of Jesus’ memorable words are like this little series. They are easy to memorize as …
Jesus Notices Things
Today’s story is a wonderful example of why people came to see and hear Jesus. The disciples had just returned from their missionary journey, telling people of the Kingdom. How …
A Ministry of Healing and Forgiveness
This first week of Ordinary Time has been focusing on Jesus’ public ministry of teaching and healing. We also see how Jesus begins to call forth his disciples from their …
Rest in Peace
The first reading for today from the Letter to the Hebrews helps us understand a common prayer that said when people die. “Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and …
Consolation and Challenge
Today’s Gospel scene takes us to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, apparently for some thirty years before his public ministry. We note an air of familiarity among Jesus’ relatives and …
The Kingdom of God Suffers Violence
Each day we reflectively move through Advent’s journey of ancient Israel’s spiritual hopes, which we Christians believe are fulfilled in the birth of Jesus of Nazareth at Bethlehem. Today we …
Journey to the Kingdom
I love to listen to Handel’s Messiah this time of year. The intensity, tenderness, and exquisite melodies of the work bring Isaiah’s words to life. I can’t help excitedly anticipating …
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