On the Priesthood and the Holy Sacrifice “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). To modern English readers, the notion of priesthood may seem foreign, but to ancient Jewish ears, the sacrificial undertones would have been clear.
On the Real Presence of the Eucharist When Christ said, “This is my body,” was He conveying a symbolic or literal meaning? And if it was literal, does it indicate a physical presence, or merely a spiritual presence?
The ladder of divine ascent In the Gospel accounts of Jesus, we see Christ associate Himself with the Ladder of Jacob’s vision.
What’s in a name? A look at the character of God revealed in Exodus 3 “I am” always was, is, and will be from before creation, to the establishment of the Old Covenant with Abraham, to the Exodus, to the establishment of the New Covenant and the death of Jesus, and beyond the Second Coming and establishment of the New Heavens and the New Earth.
Soliloquy on steadfastness The steadfastness of the LORD is one of His most awe-inspiring characteristics that we have no context for in this world.
The love language of touch Jesus reaches out to touch us… which, given His holiness and our filthiness, is more radical than we may realize.
The well-seasoned servant We can take heart in being called the salt of the earth as, through Christ’s sacrifice for us, we are also given high value in the eyes of the Lord.
The beauty of surrender Choosing to surrender is the most difficult thing you will do, every day, for the rest of your life. But it will be the most rewarding thing you will ever do, for all time
The blessed virgin and the ark I think there is ample evidence to conclude that ancient Marian typology is rich and full of meaningful truths.
What does it mean to seek truth? A goodbye… He truly is “the way, the life, and the truth.” Do you believe it?
