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765 total views Today’s readings narrate people who are thirsty after their sojourn in the desert (Ex 17:1-7) and the encounter of two thirsty persons, Jesus
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544 total views Transfiguration (A) Just like the account of the temptation of Jesus, his transfiguration is also narrated by all the synoptic gospels (Mk 9:2-10;
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643 total views 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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577 total views 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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512 total views 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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778 total views 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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789 total views In his gospel, Matthew gathered scattered pieces of Jesus’ teaching and crafted them into a sermon delivered on a mount (ch 5-7); while
