John 20 records the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His appearances to Mary Magdalene and the disciples, and His commissioning of the Church. It affirms that Jesus is alive, victorious over death, and calls all people to believe in Him. What really happened that first Easter morning? For nearly two thousand years, the resurrection of Jesus […]
John 13 describes a pivotal moment at the Last Supper where Jesus, demonstrating His great love and perfect example, humbly washes His disciples’ feet. This chapter teaches believers about sacrificial love and serving others with the same heart of humility as their Lord and Savior. Imagine the Son of God — the Creator of the […]
The Jesus Prayer is a short, powerful prayer directed to Jesus Christ, traditionally phrased as ‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ Rooted in Scripture, it is a way for believers to continually call upon the name of Jesus, drawing near to His presence and receiving His mercy and grace […]
The True Jesus Church is an independent Christian denomination founded in Beijing, China in 1917, known for its emphasis on baptism by immersion, Sabbath observance on Saturday, and speaking in tongues as evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit. While it identifies as Christian, many of its teachings differ significantly from mainstream biblical Christianity, particularly regarding […]
Romans 10:9 explains that salvation comes by confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. This verse reveals that saving faith involves both a public declaration of Jesus’ lordship and a deep, heartfelt trust in His resurrection. Does Romans 10:9 explain how to […]
The readings at Mass today include the First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, and Gospel Reading as appointed by the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. To find today’s specific readings, consult your parish bulletin or visit the USCCB website for the daily Mass readings. Have you ever entered church, heard the readings at Mass today, and wondered how […]
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ultimately ordered His crucifixion. Though he publicly declared Jesus innocent three times (Luke 23:14; John 19:4,6), Pilate yielded to pressure from the religious leaders and the crowd, sentencing the sinless Son of God to death on a cross […]
Jesus is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, fully divine and fully man, born in Bethlehem, crucified for humanity’s sins, and resurrected on the third day. He is the central figure of Christianity and the Savior promised throughout Scripture, as affirmed in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only […]
Christ the King Sunday 2022 was celebrated on November 20, 2022, marking the final Sunday of the liturgical year. This feast day declares and celebrates the sovereign kingship of Jesus Christ over all creation, affirming His eternal reign as Lord of lords and King of kings. It invites all Christians to reflect on Christ’s authority, […]
The novena to Saint Rafael is a nine-day prayer devotion traditionally associated with seeking healing, guidance, and God’s provision. As Christians, we are reminded that all prayers are offered through Jesus Christ, who is the mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5), and that every blessing comes from the Lord alone. In a world […]