Do youths have an interest in reading the Bible?

Some say reading the Bible is very dry. One does not feel connected to the scriptures nor is able to be spiritually powered by the Word of God. For others, reading the Bible is a source of spiritual inspiration that gives meaning in living one’s life to the fullest. What about the youths of today? [...]

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Bible Quiz No.2

Try to complete the Bible Quiz by matching the first column with the second. Try to attempt all questions before you click for the answers. Have fun…
___ 1. Captured Ark of Covenant
___ 2. Lying-in place for the babe
___ 3. God’s sign to Noah
___ 4. Substance used to form Eve
___ 5. Occasion where wine ran out
___ [...]

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Gifts & Fruits

A small group discussion among friends during the weekend that touched on the Gifts and Fruits. Not the kind of gifts like presents nor fruits that you find in the market. Rather it is the Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Fruits of the Holy Spirit. In scripture, the Holy Spirit has been described by biblical authors [...]

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Bible Quiz No.1

Starting a series of Bible Quiz for some fun and enjoyment to share with all readers and perhaps to share with your loved ones.
Try to complete the Bible Quiz by matching the first column with the second. Try to attempt all questions before you click for the answers. Have fun…
___ 1. Paul’s replacement for old [...]

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Why and How do you read the Bible?

Why? Because it is the Word of God. The word `bible’ comes from the Greek word `biblia’ meaning `books’. The Bible is a collection of books written by biblical authors inspired by the Holy Spirit. God speaks to us through the inspired scriptures contained in the Bible. It shows us the way that leads to [...]

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Back from the DEAD

In yesterday’s homily presented by the celebrant on how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, there was another side to the meaning of this Gospel passage about co-operating with God for miracles to happen. Sharing with you this enlightening perspective.
In the Jewish culture, the Jews believed that after three days when a person has died, [...]

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Restoring the Torah

The Pentateuch or Torah, the first five Books of the Old Testament beginning with Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. An interesting vodcast from National Geographic on Restoring the Torah

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Contradicting? Understand the correct interpretation

Gospel Lk 12:49-53
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on [...]

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Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Book of Daniel (Ch 6): And Darius the Mede succeeded to the kingdom at the age of sixty-two. Darius decided to appoint over his entire kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to safeguard his interests; these were accountable to three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. Daniel outshone all the supervisors and satraps because an [...]

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Squeeze the camel through the eye of the needle?

Mk 10:19-27
You know the commandments: ‘You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother.’” He replied and said to him, “Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved [...]

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