721 total reads
721 total reads During the time of Jesus, the Mediterranean world lives by a deeply rooted belief in the spirits who exist in great numbers and
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617 total reads Continuing the discussion regarding the law and how Jesus “fulfills” it (cf. s1S#124), He addressed in today’s gospel two issues- retaliation and attitudes
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565 total reads In Hebrew teaching, love and respect for the law are unmatched. Jesus’ opening statement in today’s gospel (Mt 5:17-20) reflects this posture, a
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895 total reads In the biblical period clay ovens were a common fixture next to some houses along the roadside, (some of which remain even to
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882 total reads In his gospel, Matthew gathered scattered pieces of Jesus’ teaching and crafted them into a sermon delivered on a mount (ch 5-7); while
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547 total reads The Synoptic gospels make it clear that Jesus does not begin his ministry until the Baptizer has completed his while in John’s gospel
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1,027 total reads The feast of the Sto. Niño is celebrated today, (”only in the Philippines”). And because it is inextricably connected to the child Jesus
