Bible meditations – Page 22 – Darkened Glass Reflections

Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost: A Pro-Life Perspective Revisited

This article is based on a homily I shared yesterday at my church’s monthly Liturgy for the Preborn outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, NY. Since the feasts of Ascension, Visitation, and Pentecost were occurring close together, it provided an opportunity to reflect on how these three events in the life of Christ and the Church…

May 31, 2022

Bringing Comfort (Matthew 5:4; Isaiah 61:1-2)

Jesus came to comfort all who mourn. We, too, are called to minister comfort in His name.

May 29, 2022

Christ’s Ascension: Eternal Hope in a Chaotic World

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead (The Apostle’s Creed).

May 26, 2022

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4)

Grief takes many forms. We mourn when a loved one dies. Other life-changing events like job loss, sickness, or divorce can bring grief. Christians also mourn over the evil in the world and the sin in their lives.

May 1, 2022

Easter: From Mourning to Joy and Hope

Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. In His death, He triumphed over our sins. Because of His atonement on the cross, we can freely receive forgiveness and everlasting life. By His resurrection, He triumphed over death. Death does not have dominion over Him. It also…

April 17, 2022

Disciples During Jesus’ Passion (Revisited)

As I reflect on the cross this year, I wonder which disciple am I most like. Which disciple do you imitate most?

April 15, 2022

Palm Sunday and Expectations

Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…

April 10, 2022