Jesus was an only child. No brothers and sisters were tugging at Mary's robe. ... ButCatholicism has long declared that when the Gospels described Jesus' siblings, or the apostle Paul mentioned the “brothers of the Lord,” the words--translated from the Greek--really meant “cousins” or...
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By the fourth century, however, we find references to two dates that were widely recognized — and now also celebrated — as Jesus' birthday:December 25 in the western Roman Empireand January 6 in the East (especially in Egypt and Asia Minor). Did Jesus have a wife? Jesus Christwas marri...
I order this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and I order that one, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and I order my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” 10When Jesus heard this, he was surprised and said to the people following him, “I tell you, I have never found anyone in Israel ...
14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. The Law and the Promise 15Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can ...
prior to their marriage. I invite you to help them with a “catechumenal” journey – let’s call it that – of rediscovery of the faith, both personal and as a couple – so that they learn straight away to make room for Jesus and...
Name calling and berating one another in the name of Jesus? The world stands back and gets a hearty laugh, believing that what that have believed all along has been confirmed. Namely, that “those church people” can’t even get along with one another. ...
4We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. Warning Against Idleness 6In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to ...
Also consider this fact. The Jewish people did not have the Holy Spirit living on the inside of them back in the OT. Jesus had not yet come to die for all of our sins, so the Holy Spirit was not living on the inside of the Jewish people like He is now doing with all New Testame...
11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and [h]in the Spirit of our God. The Body Is the Lord’s 12 All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are...