I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?"

St. John's Gospel 11:25-26

Resurrection Pietro Perugino 1499

Alleluia, He is risen!

Myth, Genesis and The Resurrection

Fr. Paul Nicholson clarifies and corrects most cogently.

He Is Not Here, For He Is Risen

Resurrection of Christ: Raffaelino del Garbo, 1510

Matthew 28

The Resurrection

(Psalm 16:1-11; Psalm 49:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9)

1 AND in the end of the Sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. 2 And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. 3 And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. 4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. 7 And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.

8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. 9 And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. 10 Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.

The Report of the Guards

11 Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done. 12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers, 13 Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep. 14 And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.

The Great Commission

(Mark 16:14-18)

16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And seeing them they adored: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. 19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Douay-Rheims Bible

Your Child's Religion May Be 'Mental Illness'

Apparently an “overzealous practice of family faith may be a sign of an underlying issue.”

Another example of how the media subverts a proper understanding and practice of faith. However, it’s not really the “media” or the “enemedia” that is behind the subversion and distortions. In fact the majority of the journalists, writers and media people themselves are liberals who are well intentioned but ill-formed in their understanding of reality and the events unfolding around them. Another way of saying this is that these individuals have been deficient in their spiritual formation or their conscience has been erroneously formed.

The real culprit in this whole game of deception is the “father of lies” who has been hell-bent on keeping men and women in darkness about the truth of man’s sin and God’s love. The resurrection of Jesus Christ blew the lid entirely off the devil’s wicked conspiracy.

But back to the story at hand…

According to an article published this week on Time magazine’s website, your child’s “fastidiousness to religious practices” may be a sign of mental illness.

“Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being,” begins the article by author Francine Russo. “But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues.”

Full article here…

More On Shroud of Turin Mystery

My faith in Christ is not based on whether this shroud is the authentic burial cloth of Christ. My faith in Christ is based on His resurrection from the dead. However, the more I hear about the Shroud of Turin, the more I marvel because apparently all our tremendous technology to date cannot refute the possibility of its authenticity. Doesn't that make a loud statement?

He Is Risen! Alleluia!