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May 14, 2020 · The Holy Spirit gives us Life, stands by us, defends us, strengthens us, and consoles us. Jesus was the first Paraclete sent by the Father. “But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one” (I Jn 2:1).
- Is Easter mentioned in The Bible?
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- What Else Does The Bible Say About Easter?
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- Is It Wrong to Celebrate Easter?
If one were to search for the word “Easter” you could find its mention onlyin the King James Bible, Acts 12:1-4. "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then we...
When we look at the history of Easter we will find that the word Easter was substituted for the word “Pesach” which really is more correctly translated as Passover. For centuries, Passover foreshadowed the death of Jesus. Easter mentioned here in Acts 12 had nothing to do with Sunday. Passover is actually tied to a calendar day in the year, not a s...
Throughout the New Testament after the resurrection, Sunday is simply called the “First day of the week” as opposed to the “day of the Resurrection.” Which leads one to wonder, if God placed no significance on the day, wherein did Sunday become viewed as the weekly memorial of the resurrection? This is a topic for another time. What should be notic...
Let's look at the Bible to find the meaning of Easter and how it relates to the resurrection of Jesus. Romans shows us that baptism instead of Easter was given as a symbol of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Romans 6:3-5says, “Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore w...
Let’s make a clarification.Is it wrong to remember the resurrection? No. It would be wrong to not remember it. Is Easter observance the way to do so? It would be remiss to not admit there is certainly a lot of pagan influence that has become tied to the resurrection in Easter. Nowhere are bunnies, chicks, or eggs mentioned in the Bible or in connec...
May 4, 2018 · Fr. Antony Kadavil reflects and comments on the readings at Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. He says that the day’s Scripture selections emphasize the need for Christians to abide in Christ as a condition for producing fruits of kindness, mercy, charity and holiness.
Apr 27, 2024 · The Catholic Bible study emphasizes the importance of understanding and engaging in prayers, celebrating the Easter season with devotion, and holding onto the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection, as well as the spread of the apostles’ message and the salvation for all through the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Mar 31, 2023 · Unless otherwise noted, biblical quotations are my own translations. This commentary is a corrected and updated version of my 2020 commentary. Today’s readings lead us into the presence of God, especially in times of suffering. Psalm 66.8-20 and 1 Peter 3.13-22 The authors of Psalm 66 and 1 Peter wrote…
May 8, 2021 · R. (cf. 2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. or: R. Alleluia. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds;
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Gather your family and invite each family member to say what he or she knows about the Holy Spirit. Read aloud today’s Gospel, John 14:15-21. What does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do for the disciples? Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, we come to share in the love of God made known to us in Jesus.
