Pray for the end of Christian persecution and pray for the persecutors. “The darker the world and the deeper the virus of hate the more glowing must be our Christianity and the more triumphant the note of our faith.” -RUFUS M. JONES
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The Appearance to the Seven Disciples
The Appearance to the Seven Disciples. After this, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was…
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Resurrection of Jesus After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men. Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is…
Holy Thursday: The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet
Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into…
The Betrayer
When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Deeply distressed at this, they began to say to him one after another, “Surely it is not I, Lord?” He said in reply, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for…
8 Little-Known Facts About St. Joseph, the Foster Father of Jesus | ChurchPOP
The quiet Guardian of the Redeemer. Source: 8 Little-Known Facts About St. Joseph, the Foster Father of Jesus | ChurchPOP
Why we cannot wait for immigration reform – Catholic Philly
Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Source: Why we cannot wait for immigration reform – Catholic Philly
