Journey with Scriptures

Everyone will hate you. But why? 23.11.2021 5:27 ↓

The Church has often been seen as a nuisance within a society, either as an innovator or as an obstacle to the new ways of life - thoughts on Luke 21:12-19.

Be on your guard 22.11.2021 5:03 ↓

As Christ's disciples we should be on guard against deception and fear - thoughts on Luke 21:5-11

How the widows changed the world 21.11.2021 4:50 ↓

Thoughts on Luke 21:1-4.

Not of this World 20.11.2021 6:10 ↓

Reflection for the Solemnity of Christ the King- read by Evan.

Hope of resurrection 19.11.2021 5:51 ↓

The Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, did not survive to our times - thoughts on Luke 20:27-40.

From a house of prayer to a hideouts of bandits 18.11.2021 4:59 ↓

The temple of Jesus’ time looked magnificent, but for many temple was illegitimate - thoughts on Luke 19:45-48. 

Will history repeat itself? 17.11.2021 4:46 ↓

A Latin proverb says that history is the teacher of life. But do we learn from it? - Thoughts on Luke 19:41-44.

Our world in a parable 16.11.2021 7:56 ↓

What is the Parable of the Ten Minas about? Or is it about Ten Minas? - Thoughts on Luke 19:11-28. 

From tax-collector to sainthood 15.11.2021 5:16 ↓

For Origen, the third century Christian theologian, Jericho was a symbol of this world and Jerusalem was a symbol of paradise - thoughts on Luke 19:1-10.

Jesus Prayer 14.11.2021 5:24 ↓

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner - thoughts on Luke 18:35-43.

Summer is near 13.11.2021 7:08 ↓

Reflection for the Thirty Third Sunday - Year B - read by Evan.

Will we wait? 12.11.2021 5:58 ↓

A young man, faithful Catholic before the pandemic, lost his faith in God during COVID-19 - thoughts on Luke 18:1-8.

Eagels around the Body. 11.11.2021 6:20 ↓

In the Bible the fate of the righteous and unrighteous is clearly distinguished - thoughts on Luke 17:26-37.

Longing to see Jesus 10.11.2021 5:04 ↓

the kingdom of God is a person with the face and name of Jesus of Nazareth - thoughts on Luke 17:20-25.

Be grateful 09.11.2021 5:25 ↓

Many of us think that we have an absolute right to health, comfort, happiness, and so on. But do we? - thoughts on Luke 17:11-19.

We also believe 08.11.2021 4:57 ↓

Jesus' body - the living temple of God - thoughts on John 2:13-22.

Scandals and the Power of Faith 07.11.2021 4:51 ↓

Faith works wonders, but what kind of wonders? - thoughts on Luke 17:1-6.

True Generosity 06.11.2021 7:10 ↓

“Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury” (Mark 12:43). Reflection for the 32nd Sunday - read by Evan.

The danger of wealth 05.11.2021 5:31 ↓

It is worth noting that the noun wealth is always preceded by the adjective dishonest - thoughts on Luke 16:9-15.

Shrewd in proclaiming the Gospel. 04.11.2021 6:21 ↓

No passage of the Gospel has sparked so much debate like the one we have just heard - thoughts on Luke 16:1-8.

Looking for someone or looking down on someone? 03.11.2021 5:35 ↓

We all have lost something, searched for it and upon finding it rejoiced. Why did we search for it? - thoughts on Luke 15:1-10

Followers, not travellers 02.11.2021 5:49 ↓

following Christ can cost you everything: your possessions, family, and even life - thoughts on Luke 14:25-33.

Time Flies; Spend it Wisely 01.11.2021 8:08 ↓

There is a popular saying: “he who dies with the most toys wins”. But is it the right approach to life? - reflection for "All Souls' Day".

Become Saint 31.10.2021 6:08 ↓

The Catholic novelist Leon Bloy wrote, "the only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint." Reflection for All Saints Day.

Not Yet in the Kingdom of God. 30.10.2021 6:12 ↓

According to Jewish tradition dated from the third century after Christ, there are 613 of them. “Which is the first of all the commandments?” (Mark 12:28). Reflection for 31st Sunday B.