Why Does God Pursue Sinners?
The third parable of Luke 15 is a more elaborate treatment of the seeking-of-sinners theme. The parable’s popular title “prodigal son” probably puts…
Jesus and the Hemorrhaging Woman
This fifth section of Luke’s portrayal of Jesus’ Galilean ministry continues to focus on the issue of Christ’s authority, but now the attention…
Jesus and the Leper
The opening words of Mark’s leper story are really striking, “…a leper came to Him, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before…
Sin and Virtue: A Lenten Journey
The Church’s lessons for the Lenten season are concerned chiefly with the fundamental elements of moral living: the casting out of sin, and…
Money and Compassion
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is not really about money. It is about much more than that. There may not…
Maronite Identity
On the occasion of the Feast of Saint Maron, we focus on the all important issue of Maronite Identity. The most recent Maronite…
The Life of Saint Maron
St. Maroun also known as Saint Maron, was a 5th century Syriac Monk who founded the Maronite spiritual movement. The Church that grew…
The Message of Jesus and Human Barriers
Jesus moves back into Galilee from Judea because the Pharisees have learned of his popularity. There has been no opposition from them up…
Third Sunday After Epiphany
Nicodemus is one of these who have an untrustworthy faith. John signals this connection by his repetition of the word man (2:25; 3:1)…
Second Sunday After Epiphany
The preparation takes place in two stages. As in the other Gospels, Jesus’ ministry begins in the context of the Baptist’s ministry (Mt…