Please read the passage before reading the comments. This first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles tells how the disciples gathered in prayer awaiting whatever would come next. Among the disciples, Luke mentioned that Mary, the mother of Jesus, … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary In the evening of the day of resurrection, Jesus breathed on the disciples, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” St Luke wrote that on the day of Pentecost, fifty days after the resurrection, the … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Celebramos la Solemnidad de Pentecostés. Al anochecer del día de la resurrección, Jesús sopló sobré sus discípulos diciendo, “Reciban el Espíritu Santo.” San Lucas escribió que el día de Pentecostés, cincuenta … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the comments. The Acts of the Apostles is the story of the spread of the Church beginning from Jerusalem to all the nations (See Luke 24:47). Rome is the symbol of all the … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the comments. This is Paul’s farewell address. He had come to an understanding that his work was coming to an end. Paul had proclaimed the word, initiated the Church and watched it grow. With … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. One of my friends retired from the Air Force as a Major Select. I think this means that he would have received the rank of Major if a slot should become open; otherwise, … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Celebramos la Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor. Un amigo mio retiró de Fuerza Aérea como Comandante designado, pero fue Capitán. El comandante Designado es un Capitán que necesita esperar cuando … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the comments. Paul spent a year and a half in Corinth. Gallio was proconsul there around the years 50-51, something we know from extra-biblical writing. He kept Priscilla and Aquila active in missionary work … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the comments. Paul has arrived in Athens. He did some sightseeing. He noticed many shrines dedicated to many pagan gods. He even noted one dedicated to an Unknown God. He concluded that the Athenian … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the comments. In this chapter, the message of the risen Christ is brought from Asia into Europe. There might not have been a Jewish synagogue in the town because Paul found only a place … Continued