by Max Massell | Nov 1, 2020 | Faith, Sunday Scriptures, Scriptural Reflections
WOULD WE BE AFFECTED if someone rose from the dead? We would probably say “Yes,” but the Lord says “No.” What does He know that we don’t? Throughout the centuries, and even today, many people have what might be called mystical experiences. They see visions and dream...
by Max Massell | Oct 27, 2019 | Faith, Sunday Scriptures, Scriptural Reflections
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE is considered one of the three “synoptic Gospels,” along with Matthew and Mark. They cover much the same ground, in contrast to John’s Gospel which reports actions and teachings not found elsewhere. There are, however, two important...
by Max Massell | Oct 28, 2018 | Faith, Sunday Scriptures, Scriptural Reflections
IN HIS PREACHING OF CHRIST to the Gentiles St Paul was challenging the heart of Jewish practice in his day: the necessity of observing the Law. What was required, he taught, was faith in Christ. In writing to the Galatians, St Paul mentioned an objection which he...
by Max Massell | Oct 29, 2017 | Faith, Sunday Scriptures, Scriptural Reflections
IT IS COMMON IN MANY EASTERN CHURCHES to see people touching or kissing the priest’s vestment as he passes in procession. In this way, they express their veneration for Christ in the Gospel book, the Holy Gifts or other sacred object he is carrying. They are doing...
by Max Massell | Oct 30, 2016 | Sunday Scriptures, Scriptural Reflections
WE CONTINUE READING the Epistle to the Ephesians today, moving on to chapter two. Here St Paul reflects on the new reality in God’s plan for the salvation of the world, the Church. The People of God is now more than the people of Israel — Jews and Gentiles...
