When our Lord walked the earth, He was baptized (Matt 3:13) and commanded others to baptize (Matt 28:19). He forgave sins (Matt 9:6) and gave others authority to forgive sins (John 20:22-23). He gave us His body in the Eucharist (Mark 14:22-24) and priests to confect it perpetually (Luke 22:19). He blessed marriage (John 2:2)…
Our Lord said He is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). How can He make such a claim? Throughout history men have risen to lead people to better paths, share deep philosophy, and found religious communities. Many would show new ways of worship,…
In rising, You restored our life. When I fear death
and doubt rises in my heart, help me be at peace
in trusting God, the author of life (Heb 2:14-15).
Our time on Earth is fleeting. All of us will die eventually. That isn’t the end, though. There will be a resumption to life by…