1.Often,Scriptures.Also calledHoly Scripture(orScriptures).the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together. 2.(often l.c.) any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred or religious nature. 3.(sometimes l.c.) a particular passage from the Bible. ...
And it is in response to this confession that Jesus is described as announcing the foundation of the Christian church: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” apostle; ChristianityThe Twelve Apostles, fresco by ...
Pope Francis honed in on the spiritual struggle so many of us have in the midst of a storm like Coronavirus and quarantine: “Like the disciples in the Gospel we were caught off guard by an unexpected, turbulent storm.” Like the disciples, our faith in God is evident in the way we ca...
At Feed on the Word, our mission is to nourish the domestic church by bringing Scripture to the center of family life. Through our beautifully crafted dinnerware, we aim to create spaces where faith is fostered, and Christ's presence is felt at every meal. We believe that each gathering ar...
At Feed on the Word, our mission is to nourish the domestic church by bringing Scripture to the center of family life. Through our beautifully crafted dinnerware, we aim to create spaces where faith is fostered, and Christ's presence is felt at every meal. We believe that each gathering ar...
When you facilitate your own Public Reading of Scripture gathering, we have found that it is best to have print Bibles available so that participants can read along. You can choose a reading plan for 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on what seems best for your group. Keep in mind...
Gathering false testimony. Exchanging knowing glances. Finding the one weak link in that original Band of Brothers, then bribing Judas to help them ‘take Jesus down.” Making plans which would find culmination on Golgotha’s brow. In light of this it is no wonder that Annias and Caiaphas ...
Someone posted in social media recently and asked the question, “What does the cross mean to you?” I find this intriguing because I am teaching a course on the cruciform church at the moment. I looked at the responses to the question, and here is my paraphrase of the answers. ...
“Dearly beloved, you have come together into the house of the Church so that in the presence of the Church’s minister and the community, your intention to enter into Marriage may be strengthened by the Lord with a sacred seal. Your love may be enriched with his blessing, so that you ...
“One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,” (Matthew 5:1NLT) Where did we leave off? “News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever th...