Scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 1 Corinthians ...

Is a life of mission worth the sacrifice? Is it truly wise to listen to the Spirit’s prompting for the direction of one’s ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” on Sunday, Feb. 16 ...

The name Bartholomew appears only four times in the New Testament, once in each synoptic gospel and once in Acts. Every time ...

a fishing town on the northwest shore of a large freshwater lake called, confusingly, the Sea of Galilee. Here Jesus met the fishermen who became his first followers—Peter and Andrew casting ...

The life of Simon Peter, from his bold faith to his struggles and repentance. Learn how God can use imperfect people for His ...

13-20. Chapter 21 is like an addendum or afterword in which Jesus appears again to the apostles and has the memorable "Do you love me?" discussion with Peter over a fish breakfast. John weaves a ...

Peter is about to raised higher by the Lord, who says, in effect, “You will be my coworker in a far more important enterprise ...

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. "Jesus said to them, 'Bring some of the fish you just caught.' So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large ...

“LIBRE”: Award-winning poet Skye Jackson will launch her debut full-length poetry collection at the Marigny Opera House, 725 ...

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more ...

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