According to Jewish tradition, the most common bushes in the area of the desert around Mount Horeb were bramble bushes. The assumption of Jewish historians was ...

Among the names, the association calls itself "The Way" (e.g., 9:18), a self-designation that some of the first Christians also used (Acts 9:2). In the future the charter anticipates a "gracious ...

Acts 9:1-25; 22:5-11) Antioch - 3 rd largest city of Roman empire; early Christian center (Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; 14:24-15:35; 18:22-23) CILICIA - region of very early Christian missionary ...

Jehovah-Shalom (Judges 6:24): The Lord is Peace. Gideon builds an altar to the Lord and names it Jehovah-Shalom after ...

Remain means to abide habitually. It speaks of stability and persistence. It is clear that a branch must always stay attached ...

when he encountered Christ (Acts 9:9). Moses’ experience was clearly supernatural. This approach to fasting is one of the most difficult to follow because it deprives you of your most basic needs.

The readings invite the faithful to pause this week and bring peace into the world through prayer and through intimacy with ...

The Sundays of Easter celebrate the resurrection and the union with God that Christ always offers — with or without our ...

Perhaps Paul was a sports fan. It would make sense. He was impressive in the way an elite athlete is impressive: tirelessly ...

First, THE BLAMELESS ARE CALLED OF GOD (vs. 1). Paul was called by God to be an Apostle (Damascus Road – Acts 9:1-19). The word "apostle" means “sent one.” We are called to be holy (vs.

Last Sunday, we celebrated our Lord Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for us, His sheep. Today, Jesus ...