All posts tagged Nazareth
Those Who hear the Word of God
“No prophet gains acceptance in his own country.” Why not? Why could Jesus not work effectively in Nazareth? What did Naaman the Syrian have that Jesus’ townspeople lacked? Apparently, it …
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 …
An Unsung Prophet
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Jeremiah 26: 1-9 Matthew 13: 54-58 Usually when a person achieves celebrity he/she is welcomed back to his home town with a parade – …
David Cameron, Mary and Joseph – Lost and Found
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Kgs 19:19-21 Lk 2:41-51 In the news this week… British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife arrived home from a luncheon with …
The Time We Have
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Jer 11:18-20 Jn 7:40-53 There is a sharp contrast in today’s gospel between those who hear Jesus and are believe, and those who despite …
Walking the Walk
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. I Sam 1: 9-20 Mark 1: 21-28 “Jesus taught with authority and not like the Scribes”. In this very first chapter of his gospel, …
150 Gallons of Wine !!
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Jn 5:14-21 Jn 2:1-11 In one of the earliest scenes from Jesus’ public life we find him celebrating at a wedding with his …
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