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832 total reads 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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968 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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777 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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841 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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1,158 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
1,123 total reads
1,123 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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689 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
