Peace be with you! (John 20:27)
The more often you hear these words, the more you may be surprised that they do not express an incontrovertible truth, but a possibility. Why did Christ never say: “Peace […]
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Easter
Never to die anymore—that might well be the worst that could ever happen to a human being. If that ever came to pass, a human life would never be able […]
Judas and Mary Magdalene
In the middle of Holy Week, money has the leading part, both in the anointing Mary Magdalene performs and in the deed of Judas. In both cases, money is the […]
The Entry into Jerusalem
In the months of the life of Christ that led up to Golgotha, what will take place there sounds again and again. Christ Himself foresees His future. Three times He […]
“And He was transformed before them.” (Matthew 17:2)
“And He was transformed before them. His countenance shone like the sun, and His garments became shining white like light” (Matthew 17:2) Every encounter with a human being leaves an […]
“You are released from your illness.” (Luke 13:12)
When we read about the countless healings in the Gospels, sooner or later the question will arise: why at that time, and not today? Just like at that time, when […]
Judgment
Many people, perhaps even all of us, have a deeply rooted tendency to judge other people by their outer appearance. When we walk through a city, we look all the […]
John 21: 21-23
John 21: 21-23 When Peter saw him [John], he said to Jesus: “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until […]
Advent
When we become familiar with the Consecration of the Human Being we will sooner or later discover contradictions that cannot immediately be reconciled. Perhaps that is because our human world […]