The broad context for Ezra rsquo s reading of the Law of Moses to the people ldquo before the Water Gate rdquo is the return from the exile in Babylon and the reconstruction of the religious life of the people of Israel This reconstruction included rebuilding the Temple but also rebuilding the kn

I do not recall hearing the question and I do not recall offering my answer but my parents and grandparents remember the question and they certainly remember my response The story goes like this The pastor boomed a question from the pulpit ldquo Does anyone here know what love is rdquo The co

“But you have kept the good wine until now” (Jn 2:10). Reflect on Sunday's readings with John W. Martens.

Sunday's readings: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34)

The title Mother of God Greek theotokos is limited by definition No one gave birth to God but the title is true as it defines Mary as the one who gave birth to the incarnate Son of God It is a remarkable role Mary was called on to play unbelievable in some ways with which Mary had to come t

My sister-in-law posted a video on Facebook recently in which the oldest member of our family my mother soon to be 90 years old is walking down the hall of her residence with a walker In front of her pushing a bright primary-colored walker is her great-grandson soon to be 1 year old babblin