Inside the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jeff Cavins recaps Jesus’ walk from bondage to crucifixion. This church commemorates when Peter denied Jesus three times, and is built over the dungeon where Jesus was kept before his trial. Jeff connects Jesus’ journey through his passion with Israel’s journey from bondage to freedom in the Old Testament. Unlike the Israelites, though, Jesus did not lose faith and kept going on the road to Calvary even after being denied and thrown in prison, even knowing he would be crucified.
“Face to Face: Two Words” | The Nativity of the Lord (Fr. Mike’s Homily)
The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to...