They came to Bethsaida and they brought a blind man to him an d asked him to touch him. He took the blind man's hand and took him outside the village. He spat into his eyes and laid his hands on him and asked him do you see anything? He looked up and said I see men but I see them walking looking like tree. read more

The Ninivehite Fasting is a reminder of our need to repent, both in the sense of being truly sorry for all the wrong we have done and the good we have failed to do and to reflect on how our lives can be brought more in line with the call of the Gospel. read more

He told them, let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose, have I come? So, he went into their synagogues, preaching, and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. read more

The Holy Father, Pope Franci, has appointed Abba Tefalidet Tekie TsaEda to be the Apostolic Visitor of the Geez rite Catholics in North America and Abba Kesete Ghebreyohaness Woldeghebriel to be the Apostolic Visitor for the Geez rite Catholics in Europe. May God bless them with His Grace and give them the wisdom to perform their apostolic work. read more

Hands were washed not for reasons of hygiene or good manners but because the custom had religious significance. It was a rite of purification. The Law of God laid down how priests should wash before offering sacrifice. read more

Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel (LK 2:29-32). read more

The man had been dwelling among the tombs, and no one could restrain him any longer, even with a chain. In fact, he had frequently been bound with shackles and chains, but the chains had been pulled apart by him and the shackles smashed, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with stones. read more

Genuine authority is the ability to enable people, to empower them. To enable them to transcend themselves, to grow as persons, to be more effective in the development and use of their innate gifts. read more

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel MK 1:15 read more

At Cana in Galilee, Jesus performed the first of his signs, revealing his glory to his disciples and later to the nations. He has revealed as well the manifestation of the Spirit who distributes different gifts as he chooses. read more

On Jesus, the beloved of the Father, the glory of the Lord has been revealed. Salvation is offered to all, and the earth is renewed. read more

Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witness by the Holy Family. Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple. He returns to Nazareth, obedient to them. read more