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Does St John's Gospel contain non sequitur phrases?
Some phrases from the Fourth Gospel might seem surprising or mystifying – but once we understand the author's purpose, it all makes sense.
Oct 30
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Why does Christ rebuke those who seek signs and wonders?
And why does Jesus seem to prolong the agony of a desperate father seeking healing for his son?
Oct 29
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Why Pilate kept asking Christ if he was a King
In the face of Pilate's questions, Christ declares Himself born to reign through truth – and calls every soul to hear His voice.
Oct 26
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How is Christ's Kingdom 'not of this world'?
Christ stands before Pilate not as a rival to Caesar, but as the King of all truth and grace.
Oct 25
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Why did the priests tell Pilate that Jesus claimed to be King?
Even in their malice, Christ’s enemies unwittingly declared Him to be King.
Oct 24
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How the Parable of the Wedding Feast reveals the judgement of the wicked
'Friend, how camest thou in hither?' The question uncovers the soul’s helpless silence at God’s judgment, where every excuse has vanished, and only…
Oct 21
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'The Wedding Garment' and supernatural charity
The wedding garment is not merely virtue in general, but that charity which unites man to God and his Church.
Oct 20
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'The Wedding Garment' and membership of the Church
A popular interpretation of the parable sees 'the wedding garment' as supernatural grace in the soul – but it also has an application to membership of…
Oct 19
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The terrifying warning of the parable of the wedding feast
The 'wedding garment' and the command to come to the wedding feast give this parable, told in the Temple in Holy Week, a different meaning to the…
Oct 18
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Why did Christ speak of a wedding feast after condemning the priests?
After the priests withdraw in anger, Christ turns to the people with a new parable — revealing that the Synagogue will give place to a universal Kingdom…
Oct 17
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The value of priests and confession, proved by the healing of the Paralytic
The miracle of the paralytic points to the mercy of God: the forgiveness of sins through men, for men — a power feared by devils, denied by heretics…
Oct 15
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Can men receive the power to forgive sin?
Everyone who witnessed the miracle understood the point, and rejoiced at it – even though many heretics deny the doctrine today.
Oct 14
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