of the human person from conception until natural death
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love (agape) me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love (phileo) you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love (agape) me?”…
When Peter wrote this letter to believers in Asia Minor, persecution was increasing and they were under pressure to deny their faith. Peter’s letter is full of practical instruction on…
The Ascension of the Lord Jesus into heaven is a mystery rooted in history and spoken of in Scripture, like the Resurrection. It is presented both at the end of…
Variously known as the Chronographer of 354 or the Philocalian Calendar, this fourth century calendar contains many listings of events that occurred in Rome during the third and fourth centuries…
Though not included in the lectionary passage, verse 21 of this week’s Gospel begins with the words “From that time on” (Gk. Ἀπὸ τότε). Jesus predicts his death, rebukes Peter…
The names of the most prominent Founding Fathers are well-known—Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and so on – yet, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence was Charles Carroll (1737-1832)…
In the Chronograph of 354 or the Philocalian Calendar, using the Roman designation for identifying dates, it is mentioned that on the third day before the kalends of July or…
Nature and dignity 