For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.” Romans 1:17 NABRE Paul is boldly speaking about the gospel, the Good News that shares the message of Jesus. Jesus comes and tells us…
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He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 NABRE Matthew is telling the story of Jesus calling His first disciples. They are professional fishermen, perhaps carrying on the family fishing business. They use circular nets, weighed around the edge, that they…
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith.” Matthew 8:10 NABRE Matthew is telling of a miracle story in which Jesus heals the servant of a Roman Centurion. The Roman…
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This is the second week of our new five week series called, Resurrection of the righteous. It comes from the words of Jesus in speaking about holding a banquet and inviting those who cannot repay you so that you may be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. We hear…
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Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 NABRE This verse follows a moment of walking on the water. Jesus has sent his disciples by boat across the Sea of Galilee. He will catch…
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