
It was two days before Passover. The chief priests and the teachers of the religious law were still looking for an opportunity to secretly capture Jesus and kill Him. But they said, “Not during the Passover celebration, or the people may riot.” What do you think of this double standard? “We must kill the Son…

One of the virtues that Jesus has taught us is to have mercy on others. Mercy is feeling compassion for those who suffer and offering them help. God is pleased with merciful men and women, those who act in private, simply to help, without expecting anything in return. Jesus said it in these words: “Be…

Have you ever wondered how many real friends you truly have? True friends, those you can rely on during times of adversity, doubt, reflection, and intimacy. The truth is, it’s difficult to find friends in such a competitive world. But just as we seek friends who understand us, we might also ask ourselves: Am I…

Jesus was walking with His disciples and asked them, «Who do people say that I am?» They replied, «Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.» Some people associated Jesus with John the Baptist because, at the beginning, both preached the same message: «The Kingdom of Heaven is near.»…

Years have passed, governments have come and gone, and great catastrophes have occurred in the world, yet the Word of God remains unshaken throughout history. Jesus affirmed: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Over four thousand years have passed since God began speaking to the patriarchs and prophets,…

A religious man invited Jesus to his house and was surprised because Jesus didn’t wash his hands before sitting, as tradition dictated. And the Lord said, “You Pharisees are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and plate, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. Fools, didn’t God make both the…

Most people, when they think of praying, think of asking. For many, prayer is an endless list of requests. But this is not what Jesus taught. For Him, prayer is a moment of intimate communion with God, where we can even reveal our weaknesses and expose them before the Father of Lights. Jesus said, “When…

Is it difficult for you to recognize Jesus as Lord? Is it a constant struggle for you? Jesus, filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, said, “Oh Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and intelligent and for revealing them to those who…

Jesus said to those who had believed in Him: “If you hold to my teachings, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Here, the Lord outlines the progressive growth of every follower of His. First, there are those who believe in Him. These are…

Jesus continued teaching His disciples to pray by saying: “Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” The Lord’s desire is for the kingdom of God to come into each of our lives. The first message that Jesus communicated in this world was: “The kingdom of God has come…