Jesus and Peter in Matthew’s Gospel.

Peter is the first disciple called by Jesus. Matt 4:18-19 18 As he was walking by the Lake of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew; they were making a cast into the lake with their net, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, 'Come …

The Protestant Reformation ignored the promises of/about Jesus.

There is no prophecy in the Old Testament about a split in Christ’s Church. But there is considerable evidence that a split was never God’s intention. No one is encouraged in the Old Testament to leave the people of God. The focus is always on reform. When this is resisted, in the end God punishes. …

TELOS AND THE LIFE CYCLE OF SALMON.

Telos is a Greek word that means the ultimate end—often understood as a goal, purpose, end, completion, or fulfillment. Unlike secular, purely scientific or nihilistic worldviews that may view the universe as a product of random, purposeless events, the Catholic worldview is that Creation is deeply teleological, i.e. purpose driven. In Catholic theology, telos is …

SOME COMMENTS ON ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED. John 10:27-28 [27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. [28] I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. The meaning of this verse turns around the words “my sheep”. …

JESUS AS THE DAVIDIC KING AND MARY AS THE QUEEN MOTHER.

In the Books of Kings, the Queen Mother (or Gebirah) is named upon the succession of every king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah to highlight her political influence and exalted royal status. It is clear that she held a prominent place and had great influence in the Davidic kingdom. (Note: This does not detract …

THE VIRGIN MARY AS THE GEBIRAH, OR QUEEN MOTHER OF THE DAVIDIC KINGDOM.

In the ancient Davidic kingdom of Judah, the Gebirah (Great Lady or Queen Mother) held an official, highly honoured position in the royal court. She outranked the king's wives, wore a crown, and sat on a throne at the right hand of the king to act as his counsellor and intercessor. In ancient Israel, royal …

LISTEN TO HIM.

Scripture features several verses similar to "listen to him," especially those emphasizing obedience to God, paying close attention to God's word, or adhering to Christ's teachings. The primary scriptures sharing this message include: Deuteronomy 18:15: "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is …

“You will not get out till you have paid the last penny.”

Matthew 5 25 Come to terms with your opponent in good time while you are still on the way to the court with him, or he may hand you over to the judge and the judge to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 In truth I tell you, you will not get out till you have paid the last penny. Commentary: This …

Being “in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1)

St Paul says in Romans 8:1 “1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” What does "being in Christ" mean then? Being "in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1) refers to those who are united to Him through Baptism, living in a state of grace, and walking in the Spirit rather than …

Jesus and Homosexuality.

Matthew 10 14 And if anyone does not welcome you or listen to what you have to say, as you walk out of the house or town shake the dust from your feet.15 In truth I tell you, on the Day of Judgement it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah than for that …

John 6:63 “It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh has nothing to offer”.

It is clear that in the New Testament, the expression "the flesh" does not refer to the physical body itself, but rather to the fallen human nature—the tendency to sin or "concupiscence”. It does not and cannot represent the Body and Blood of Christ. When Jesus says in John 6:63 “It is the spirit that …