Why is tithing important? The tithe is 10% of your income, and it should be given to God faithfully. Tithing honors God, the Scriptural principles of generously providing for those in need, and laying up treasures in heaven. Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to give the first part of our resources to God as an  Read more …

Judas and Peter The readings this season describe the meeting between Jesus and his apostles after the resurrection. In the previous life, before His death, they abandoned Him, some even betrayed him. Judas “sold Him” to the Pharisees and chiefs priests, Peter betrayed Him three times. In his betrayal of Jesus, Peter is no different  Read more …

Why celebrate beyond Easter day? There’s plenty to love about eggs, bunnies, and chocolates, but Easter Sunday holds a much deeper meaning. Yes, this highly anticipated holiday offers an opportunity to gather with family, but it can be so much more. On Easter, we remember the love Christ showed mankind when he gave the ultimate  Read more …

The Lord is my Shepherd With their richness and depth the images of Psalm 23 have accompanied the history and religious experience of the People of Israel and accompanied Christians. The figure of the shepherd, in particular, calls to mind the original time of the Exodus, the long journey through the desert, as a flock  Read more …

Why Peace? Peace not Food! Peace not toilet paper, Peace not hand sanitizers or mask. That is what the good Lord brought his disciples in his first appearance after death. In their confinement, He brought them Peace not Food. “Peace be with you”. These are the first words that the Lord addressed his apostles who  Read more …

Overcoming Fear Jesus had been abandoned by his disciples at the time of his death. One of them had turned him over to the authorities. Another had denied he even knew Jesus. The others ran away, apparently in fear and horror. That same fear still gripped the disciples as they stayed behind locked doors. The  Read more …

“Do not be afraid…I know what you are looking for…come and see.” The Church throughout the world echoes the angel’s message to the women: “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised… Come, see the place.” This is the  Read more …

The Meaning of Holy Week The first Holy Week, by the plan of God, was the most important week in the life of Jesus Christ. This Holy Week, likewise, should be the most important week in the entire year for each one of us. It should be a week of prayer and meditation. In understanding  Read more …

The Man Who Would Be King Palm Sunday, also known as the “Sunday of Passion”, in reference to the reading of the Passion that day, is an uneasy union of names. Is it the day of Jesus’ victorious procession into Jerusalem, recalled by our parades of palm leaves? Or is it the day of his  Read more …

Week 5: Christ is veiled but present! These last two weeks of Lent are referred to as ‘Passiontide’. The Crucifixes, statues, and other sacred images are covered with a purple veil and remain covered until the Easter Vigil. These last two weeks of Lent are meant to be a somber time of preparation for the  Read more …