Gospel (Page 2)

St. John locates the giving of the Holy Spirit in Christ’s death, followed by his breathing this same Spirit on the Apostles on Easter Day. On Golgotha, according to St. John, Jesus cried out: I thirst! (19:28). In accordance with John’s habitual style, this bears a double meaning. Jesus sufferedRead More →

Now, Jesus himself addressed the Father, revealing to him his deepest desires and thereby, more consciously, focussing his inner strengths and motivating himself to face his pending death with unflinching determination. In the process, Jesus’ prayer would make clear to the readers the fire burning in his heart and sustainingRead More →

Jesus goes on to promise the Holy Spirit, described as another advocate who will help and be with believers forever. This Spirit of truth, as mentioned in Acts 1:8, empowers and sustains believers in their faith journey, guiding and comforting them along the way. The distinction between believers and the worldRead More →

Another critical aspect of this passage is the declaration of Jesus as “the way, the truth, and the life.” This statement is striking and multifaceted. Jesus describes Himself as the only route leading to God, emphasizing the importance of seeking a relationship with Him. He embodies truth in a worldRead More →

I wonder what voice you are listening to? What voice are you allowing to speak into your situation, fears, and hopes? Our passage is clear that there are at the end of the day, only really two voices speaking: the voice of truth (Jesus), and the voice of darkness (theRead More →

The Gospel gently reminds us: we are never alone. Even when we do not recognize Him, Jesus walks beside us. Even when our hearts are heavy, He is already at work within us. Even when hope seems lost, He is preparing us for a deeper encounter with His presence. So letRead More →

Do you know the end of Thomas’ story? Do you know where he died? He died in India. He was the apostle to the people of India. He brought the gospel of Christ to India. He died a martyr after he was run through with five spears by five soldiers.Read More →

Just as the Gospels are a catalogue of the most unexpected events, so our own lives are full of scenarios that we cannot understand. Sometimes, we run from them because they are too great for us. By his Resurrection, Jesus is giving us revived hope in those situations. If heRead More →

Jimmy Lai is a 78-year-old British citizen who has been imprisoned for more than five years already and has spent most of that time in solitary confinement in a small cell with no natural light and in extreme heat. Now he has been sentenced to a 20-year jail sentence which,Read More →

John 11:25 includes one of the most life changing “I Am” statements made by Jesus. Martha’s response in verse 27 is a powerful confession of faith that must be replicated. She acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and the Son of God. Her statement reflects a deep trust inRead More →