In the days when our states were still “the colonies” and men wore powdered wigs, a new way of thinking captured the intelligentsia of the western world. “The miracle stories in the Bible and the lives of the saints may…
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The Father of Fathers
June 20th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Father’s Day invites us to ask a very important question — what does it mean to call God “Father?”
Most of the great religions of the world believe in one God and teach the gist of the ten commandments. But that…
Feast of Corpus Christi
June 15th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Catholics don’t just go to church on Sunday, like other Christians. They go to Mass. Christmas Mass, New Year’s Mass, weddings Masses, and funeral Masses. It seems that we just can’t seem to do anything important without this ceremony which…
Solemnity of the Ascension
May 25th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
It is fitting to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We rejoice to see the holy city roll out the red carpet and hail Jesus as the promised Messiah.
The problem is, however, that the only crown they…
Bearing Much Fruit
May 11th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
No one was more zealous than Saul. He burned with passion to promote the Law of Moses and the traditions of his ancestors. From Turkey to Palestine to Syria he had relentlessly pursued his quest for the glory of God.
But…
Jesus Only?
May 4th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
It’s not politically incorrect to believe in God. Just so long as you acknowledge that all are God’s children, and that there are many, equally honorable paths to the Most High.
After all, that’s only fair. How conceited it would be…
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 20th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
We don’t know where Thomas was. All we know is that he missed it. All the others were huddling together behind locked doors, hoping that the authorities would be satisfied with the blood of their Master and leave them alone.
But…
Ultimate Impact
April 13th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
The serpent’s bite was a deadly one. The venom had worked its way deep into the heart of the entire human race, doing its gruesome work. The anti-venom was unavailable until He appeared. One drop was all that was needed, so potent was…
Palm-Passion Sunday
April 4th, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
We now come to the Sunday with a split personality. It starts with an upbeat gospel recounting Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is a festive affair, complete with a parade route strewn with palm branches instead of ticker tape.…
John 3:16 and Grace
March 23rd, 2009 by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
As the camera pans the crowd at a football game, you see a few fans holding up the sign. It simply says “John 3:16.”
For years, evangelical Protestants have extolled this little Bible verse as the heart of the Gospel. In…
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