Journey with Scriptures

God comes to save us 18.12.2021 6:21 ↓

Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent, year C.

Virgin with her Son 17.12.2021 5:37 ↓

Pope Benedict said that two events in Jesus' life present a challenge to many people in today's world: the virgin birth of Jesus and His resurrection - Thoughts on Matt 1:18-25

Women and Sinners 16.12.2021 6:40 ↓

Jesus' genealogy has many puzzles, mysteries and a powerful message. Thoughts on Matt 1:1-17.

Galilean Reed 15.12.2021 5:16 ↓

Around the year 20 AD, Herod Antipas put on his coins a Galilean reed - thoughts on Luke 7:24-30.

Is Jesus the one? 14.12.2021 5:40 ↓

In the famous book the Lord of the Rings there is a sentence: "the hands of the king are the hands of a healer". - Thoughts on Luke 7:18b-23.

Which "son" represents me? 13.12.2021 5:19 ↓

Can contemporary sinners be more attune to the call to repentance than contemporary religious authorities? - thoughts on Matt 21:28-32.

Matter of authority 12.12.2021 4:45 ↓

Who is in charge here? Who is in charge of your life? - Thoughts on Matt 21:23-27

Rejoice and be glad 11.12.2021 6:03 ↓

Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness, and loneliness“ (Pope Francis). Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

John as Elijah 10.12.2021 5:28 ↓

Do you know who was Elijah? And what is the connection between Elijah and John the Baptist?

Fasting John, feasting Jesus 09.12.2021 4:28 ↓

John's message was like a dirge that one sings of funerals and Jesus' message was like a Mendelssohn's wedding tune played on a pipe-organ. Thoughts on Matt 11:16-19.

Surprises 08.12.2021 3:53 ↓

Was John the Baptist greater than others? Thoughts on Matt 11:11-15.

Her New Name 07.12.2021 6:29 ↓

Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Wandering away is dangerous 06.12.2021 4:02 ↓

A young wanted to live alone and woud perish, if not for an old experienced shepherd-monk. Thought on Matthew 18:12-14. 

Paradox 05.12.2021 5:28 ↓

Paradox is something that runs contrary to our expectations. But in Greek the word “paradoxa” means extraordinary or incredible things. Thoughts on Luke 5:17-26

Everyone shall see the salvation of our God. 04.12.2021 6:29 ↓

Biblical reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent read by Evan. 

Harassed and abandoned 03.12.2021 6:08 ↓

God comes to the rescue of his people - thoughs on Matt 9:35-10:1,5-8.

Why this stern warning? 02.12.2021 5:23 ↓

Jesus warns the men he just healed of blindbess not to make this miracle known. Why would he do that?

Castle on the sand? 01.12.2021 5:01 ↓

Are you building your life around Jesus' teaching? Thought on Matt 7:21,24-27.

Praising the God of Israel 30.11.2021 5:33 ↓

Is the God of Israel only concern with the salvation of the Jews? Can the Gentiles have access to His grace of salvation? -thoughts on Matthew 15:29-37

Saint Andrew, the one who brings others to Jesus 29.11.2021 4:43 ↓

Each time Andrew is mentioned in John’s Gospel, he is bringing someone to Christ - the Feast of St. Andrew.

The Jewish Messiah and the Roman soldier 28.11.2021 5:57 ↓

Is Jesus saying to the Roman soldier, "I will come and heal him", or "shall I come and heal him"? Thoughs on Matthew 8:5-11.

True branch of David’s line 27.11.2021 5:42 ↓

Prophet Jeremiah, Luke the Evangelist, and apostle Paul all look today into the future. What do they see? Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent (C). 

Standing before the Son of Man 26.11.2021 6:17 ↓

Who can stand in God's holy place?"(Ps 24:3). And who can stand before the Son of Man? - Thoughts on Luke 21:34-36.

Summer is near; God's reign is near 25.11.2021 4:49 ↓

Thoughts on Luke 21:29-33.

Cold winter before spring. 24.11.2021 5:57 ↓

Strange signs preceded the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple that evoked fear rather than hope, and yet we are told to hope - thoughts on Luke 21:20-28.