Pentecost is a celebration of the enduring presence of the Spirit
The lector faces a formidable challenge in Sunday’s first reading.
Covenant of Noah invites early converts to Christianity
Why would anyone, except a vampire, be tempted to drink blood?
Stretching ourselves both takes,and gives, strength
Which comes first: the chicken or the egg?
Paul’s efforts accelerated separation from Judaism
Christianity began as a movement within Judaism.
Apostles heal in the power of Jesus’ name
Our identity is bound up with our name.
Jesus’ death on a ‘tree’ holds multiple symbols
Hey, wait a minute. Don’t you mean, "by hanging him on a cross"?
In the past, we find hope for the present
Success at past performance builds confidence for future efforts.
Circumcision represents entry into God’s covenant with Abraham
These young Israelites enter into the covenant, just as they are entering into this new land.
‘Milk and honey’ promises more than you think
Those newly baptized at the Easter Vigil were often given a mixture of milk and honey to drink.
Landless, childless Abram finds answers in the night
Cloaked in the darkness, all kinds of weird beings can lurk about.