The things mentioned in verse 23 (“If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained”) sound at first ...

When it comes to the supernatural and spiritual, we need to be sceptical. Jesus respected Thomas's doubts, and guided his fingers into the wounds. Reflection

Jesus had been sent by God to reveal the face of God in human terms, and to do God's work. That work was to love the world and, through that love, to save it: ...

31 мая 2020 г. · John 20:19-23 ... Let us all remember that we are in the Holy Presence of God. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

6 апр. 2013 г. · When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be ...

No act of love is ever wasted. And we all have gifts and a part to play. The Holy Spirit makes sure of that. All we have to do is pay attention. The needs ...

The risen Christ appears to the disciples who are huddled behind locked doors. He offers the simple greeting: "Peace be with you," the greeting we offer each ...

Formation in faith for the disciples had its communal experience - together they learned and found faith in the Lord. Reflection The risen Jesus penetrates the ...

31 мая 2020 г. · Only by the Holy Spirit can we die with Jesus, and rise with him, and dwell in him. It's by the work of the Holy Spirit, also, that Jesus dwells ...

The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he had said ...