Within each of the four gospels there is a foundational spirit, a rich spirituality based on each gospels unique understanding of Jesus and what it means to be his disciple. In this study, Fr. Patrick Hartin looks at each gospel and asks such quest...Lasīt vairāk
While we may know the Bible stories of Israels military leaders, kings, and prophets, we are often less familiar with the stories of the women who helped to establish a monarchy, defend Israels interests, and reflect Gods image in unique ways. In...Lasīt vairāk
In Scripture we encounter God and come to know Gods people. Women in the Old Testament, Part One,takes you on a journey through Israels beginnings, Israels captivity and freedom, and Israels tribal period from the perspective of the earliest wome...Lasīt vairāk
Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church. In Women in the New Testament, trusted guide Catherine Cory delves into the lives of the fascinating women who befriended Jesus, were healed and transformed by hi...Lasīt vairāk
The rosary has long held a central place in the prayer lives of Catholics. At the heart of this popular form of prayer is an invitation to focus our minds and hearts on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Mary. Th...Lasīt vairāk
Through a masterful mix of poetry and prose, the book of Isaiah gives prophetic witness to the complex story of Gods judgment against ancient Israel and the enduring promise of divine redemption. Both unsettling and inspiring, Isaiah continues to en...Lasīt vairāk
Following the oracles of destruction that dominate the earlier portion of the book of Isaiah, Part Two of our study covers Isaiah 4066, emphasizing the majesty of God and the divine plan for Israels restoration. Leslie Hoppes commentary continues t...Lasīt vairāk
2023 Catholic Media Association Second Place Award, Scripture Popular Studies2023 Association of Catholic Publishers Second Place Award, Scripture Christian belief in the Holy Spirit as the Third Person of the Trinity was not officially defined by t...Lasīt vairāk
The Gospel of John is a testament to the divine nature of Jesus, the Word made flesh, the Light of the World. Part One of our study (John 110) covers the magnificent prologue of Johns Gospel and a significant portion of Jesus ministry. This ministr...Lasīt vairāk
The Gospel of John uses rich symbolism, brilliant irony, and contrasting opposites to highlight the divine nature of Jesus. Part Two of our study (John 1121) begins with the final ;sign of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and takes readers to th...Lasīt vairāk
Open the Bible with newcomers and experienced students alike. Both will find much to learn and explore in this helpful introductory study. Stephen Binz offers clear, practical explanations that will make the Bible more familiar, giving readers a sens...Lasīt vairāk
The book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse, has fascinated believers for centuries. Colorful imagery, rich symbolism, layers of meaning, and brilliant allusions to the Old Testament convey the books perennial truth: God will triumph over e...Lasīt vairāk
Marvel at the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire in The Acts of the Apostles, Part Two (15:3628:31). Empowered by the Holy Spirit and the deep conviction that Jesus is Lord, the first generation church continues to witness to the life...Lasīt vairāk
What does it mean for a community to follow Jesus? With full benefit of the Holy Spirit, the earliest believers shaped communities of faith from Jerusalem to Rome and all points in between. The Acts of the Apostles, Part One (Acts 1:115:35) invites u...Lasīt vairāk
The Bible is full of passages in which angelic beings are sent to accomplish Gods will. Angels speak for God, direct the course of nations, and protect Gods people. They worship God and deliver Gods judgment. In Angels in the Bible, George Smiga e...Lasīt vairāk
The gospel stories of the passion and resurrection of Jesus are at the core of Christian faith, revealing the nature of God, the person of Jesus, and the path of every disciple. Explore these essential stories in the unique accounts of Matthew, Mark,...Lasīt vairāk
The Infancy Narratives of Jesus explores the stories of the conception and birth of Jesus in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. With clear and insightful commentary, Stephen Binz helps readers understand the Old Testament background of these texts, the...Lasīt vairāk
Thought to be the earliest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark is a fast-moving, vivid account of the ministry, suffering, and death of Jesus. Enter into a rich encounter with this preacher, wonder-worker, and messiah, whose very life delivered a...Lasīt vairāk
Thought to be the earliest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark is a fast-moving, vivid account of the ministry, suffering, and death of Jesus. Enter into a rich encounter with this preacher, wonder-worker, and messiah, whose very life delivered a...Lasīt vairāk
The Eucharist in Scriptureexplores the biblical theme of meals shared in faithful fellowship and in covenant relationship with God. Old Testament meals and promises provide a foundation for gospel meals with Jesus, culminating in the Last Supper as i...Lasīt vairāk