The NT epistle reading for Epiphany 2 in Year C is 1 Cor 12.1–11 ... ‘spiritual gifts’, but Paul redefines the discussion by casting it as teaching about what it means to be spiritual, and roots it in ...
The lectionary New Testament readings for the coming week, Epiphany 2 in Year C, are 1 Corinthians ... (1 Cor 12.3). As with Jesus, so with Paul: a key response to pastoral issues is to teach well.
In recent days, images of Los Angeles on fire have been broadcast to the whole world. Where is God in all of this?
As The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington enters a Jubilee Year marked by the theme "Pilgrims of Hope," its 2025 Annual ...
32. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 33. "For the ...
In the modern West, we value a gift with no strings attached because it preserves our autonomy—we aren’t beholden to anyone.
Sometimes we need reminders of how to interact with each other in the best way, and the Bible is full of wisdom on how we are ...
28. "The Lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the Lord and His jealousy will burn against that ...
“God sent the Spirit ... Holy Spirit (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17). In baptism we are born from above through water and the Spirit (cf. John 3:3-5). God the Father wishes to strengthen that gift ...
With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.
[1 Cor 3:12-15] Our works built on Christ will be tested ... Elsewhere in the Bible, the action of the Holy Spirit is described as fire. "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." ...
Children are God’s blessing and a gift of joy and laughter. To ensure they grow up into followers of Jesus, you can instill ...