But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (Luke 8:15). read more

The story of the widow of Nain, a town not far from Nazareth, is found only in Luke. It is also unique in that Christ healed the widow's deceased son without being asked. Bringing the boy back to life foreshadowed Christ's own Resurrection from the dead (CCC 994). read more

All of us have been baptized into one and the same Spirit, and live by the same Spirit. That same Spirit, the Advocate, was given as gift to the disciples to remind them of all that Jesus said and did and to strengthen them to go forth in the name of the Lord, to renew the face of the earth. read more

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. read more

Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit. Jesus ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness, entering into the heavenly sanctuary. We are to be his witnesses, mindful of the great hope to which we are called. read more

After a long productive life as a priest of Christ, our dear Abba Tesfazghi Uqubit passed away from this temporary life to eternal life. As St. Paul states " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Tom.4:7-8. May the Good Lord award the crow awaiting him to our Abba Tesfaghi Uqubit. Rest in PEACE Abba Tesfazghi. read more

By listening attentively to the Spirit promised by Jesus, the early Church resolves the question whether Gentiles converts need to observe certain Jewish ritual practices. All are called to dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem, founded on the twelve apostles of the Lamb. read more

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I loved, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (Jn 13:34-35). read more

God has made Jesus both Lord and Messiah. Through his wounds we have healed and have returned to our shepherd. Let us listen to his voice and follow him. read more

For God said, Honor your father and mother and Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death. But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is devoted to God, they are not to honor their father or mother' with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Mat. 15: 4-6. read more

Glorified by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets. All things have been put under his power. read more

Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has formed us into a community of believers, united in the Spirit. read more