The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is attractive and popular. To understand it fully we need to grasp its context. In the ancient Near Eastern world, few people would have been unfamiliar with the responsibilities and trials of a shepherd: many families had at least a few sheep of their own. From the […]
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After His resurrection Jesus appeared to his disciples in order to convince them that He had indeed risen from the dead. This was not a straightforward task. The disciples had to struggle to come to faith by dealing with and overcoming their fears, doubts and unbelief. Jesus himself had to lead them from incredulity to
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Thomas made two contradictory statements, one after the other. One expressed unbelief: ‘Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe‘ (John 20:25). The other was a marvelous proclamation of faith in
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The reason why He desired to die for us was that He wanted us who believe in Him to live forever. In the fullness of time it was His will to become what we are, so that we might inherit the eternity He promised and live with him forever. The Easter festival brings the grace
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Mark’s account is part of the mystery of God’s plan. The best way to understand Jesus’ passion is by considering the words of Peter on the Feast of Pentecost: ‘this Jesus [was] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God‘ (Acts 2:23). Of course, this does not mean that Jesus was handed
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As the Christmas season approaches, we members of the Holy Spirit PNCC would like to offer our prayers to all our loved ones, relatives, friends and to the community. It can be difficult to focus on the true meaning of Christmas while being overwhelmed by the commercialism and the greeting of “Happy Holidaysâ€, that too
Michael Adamko, 88, of State Route 5, Herkimer, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love and support of his family. Mr. Adamko was born on Feb. 2, 1922, in Little Falls, a son of the late George and Pauline Adamko. He was
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Confirmation imprints on our soul that sacramental character, which entitles us to the strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The sacramental grace of confirmation helps us to live our faith loyally and to profess it courageously. Our confirmation is the completion of baptism because: By baptism we are made members of
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