Teaching
“The idea that one might teach anyone about the Lord seems absurd if we look at the task soberly. However, the teaching of the faith...
Faith (Rightly Oriented and Unyielding)
“To have faith in Christ is not merely to have warm feelings or nice thoughts about Him, but truly to seek first His Kingdom with every...
Heart (Hardened and Rebellious)
“…we must beware of the hardening of our hearts (Hebrews 3:15). In Greek, the word “harden” refers to “making stubborn” or...
Elevate
“Misunderstandings occur frequently in John's Gospel (see 2:19–21; 4:10–14, 30–34; 6:27; 7:37–39; 11:11–15). Christ uses these...
Attentiveness
“Most of us do not think we are in a constant battle. Most of us, rightly so, recognize the ugliness of evil when we see it on full...
Force
“According to St. John Chrysostom, the violent who take the Kingdom by force are those who have such earnest desire for Christ that they...
Spiritual Capital
“Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas stands at the heart of today’s Gospel passage. The parable points ahead to the time of our Lord’s return...
Power
“St. Paul identifies Christ as the “Wisdom of God,” and the “Power of God” (1 Cor. 1:24). And in doing so, specifically links this with...
Conduct
“People are called by God not according to former conduct —good or bad—but by God's grace…everybody is equally a priest before God,...
Human Need
“Physical acts of prayer, prostration, fasting, vigil, worship, and even charity alone without a sincere spirit are useless…What counts...