Judas’ Betrayal and the Eucharist

Judas’ Betrayal and the Eucharist: Faith, Unbelief, and Warning

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Judas Iscariot is one of the most tragic and mysterious figures in Scripture. His betrayal of Christ has been attributed to multiple causes—greed, political disillusionment, and even direct influence from Satan. Yet, beneath all these lies a deeper and more unsettling factor: his rejection of Christ’s teaching on the Eucharist. The Motives for Betrayal Greed […]

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Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman

Why Did Jesus Compare the Syrophoenician Woman to a Dog?

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“Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”—Mark 7:27 At first glance, these words of Jesus seem unsettling. The gentle Rabbi, the Good Shepherd, the One who heals the broken-hearted, here appears uncharacteristically harsh—dismissing a desperate woman with what sounds like

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Joseph and Jesus: Biblical Typology in the Old Testament

Joseph and Jesus: Biblical Typology in the Old Testament

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In the grand narrative of Scripture, few stories illuminate the person and work of Christ more brilliantly than that of Joseph, son of Jacob. Like a master artist laying down preliminary sketches before revealing their masterpiece, God embedded in Joseph’s life a remarkable prefiguration of His Son’s redemptive mission. The parallels emerge with striking clarity:

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The Life and Legacy of Origen: An Early Catholic Scholar

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Origen of Alexandria, born around A.D. 185, stands as one of early Christianity’s most significant theologians and scholars. His life and works reflect a deep devotion to Scripture, a relentless pursuit of truth, and a controversial legacy that shaped Christian theology for centuries. This blog explores what we know of Origen’s life, based on historical

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The Inner Struggle Why Do I Do What I Hate

The Inner Struggle: Why Do I Do What I Hate?

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Have you ever found yourself doing something you swore you wouldn’t do? Maybe you overindulged in food or drink after vowing to cut back, lashed out in anger despite your intention to stay calm, or fell into gossip when you’d resolved to keep silent. Perhaps you faced a deeper temptation—one you truly detested—yet found yourself

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Understanding Mary as the Queen Mother: A Biblical Perspective

Understanding Mary as the Queen Mother: A Biblical Perspective

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In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre reimagines how we understand Mary by connecting her role as the queen mother to the ancient traditions of Israel. With a focus on biblical context and historical insight, this chapter reshapes common perspectives on Mary, showing how her position as the mother of Jesus mirrors

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Discovering the New Ark: Mary’s Role in the New Exodus

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The Ark of the Covenant has long captivated the human imagination, from ancient Jewish worship to modern pop culture, famously through Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yet, beyond its legendary status, the Ark serves as a significant biblical and theological cornerstone. In Chapter 3 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores

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Give Us This Day Our Supersubstantial Bread: The Eucharistic Heart of the Lord’s Prayer

Give Us This Day Our Supersubstantial Bread: The Eucharistic Heart of the Lord’s Prayer

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When I first contemplated the words of the Lord’s Prayer, the line “Give us this day our daily bread” initially seemed straightforward. At the time, I interpreted it as a clear reference to the Eucharist, which I was receiving daily. However, I began to question the phrasing—why the apparent redundancy between “daily” and “give us

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